Federal Freeze Jeopardizes Education for Migrant Farmworkers in Idaho

Freeze, panic, release: Jeffco schools federal funds saga - Golden Transcript

Jeffco Public Schools, like districts across the country, spent the final weeks of summer break managing a crisis that ultimately never materialized. After the federal government abruptly froze nearly $80 million in education funds intended for Colorado, including $3 million earmarked for Jeffco, the district scrambled to assess at-risk programs and prepare for potential cuts.  Then, with little explanation, the U.S. Department of Education reve…

Federal freeze jeopardizes education for migrant farmworkers in Idaho

A federal funding freeze is threatening education programs for migrant farmworkers, affecting hundreds of people.

Federal government reverses course, releases millions in previously frozen education funds to Idaho schools

After weeks of uncertainty, the federal government has reversed its decision to freeze education funding, releasing $5.5 billion nationally, including nearly $27 million for Idaho schools.The funding reversal comes just weeks before the new school year begins, providing relief to districts that had been forced to pause hiring and reassign staff when the funds were initially frozen.RELATED | 'Timing couldn't be worse;' Federal funding freeze leav…