Hoeven Comments on After-School Funding, Murray Urges Full Release

'Deeply concerned' Jefferson County Schools losing $464k in federal funding

DANDRIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Jefferson County Schools is losing $464,799 in federal funds, which the superintendent says has significantly disrupted the district's ability to plan for the upcoming school year. Dr. Tommy Arnold, Director of Schools, sent a letter detailing how the funds being withheld by the administration will impact the district and community. The funds are part of more than $6 billion in federal grants for after-school and summer…

Hoeven comments on after-school funding, Murray urges full release

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) - U.S. Senator John Hoeven released a statement Friday evening on the U.S. Department of Education's release of funding for after-school programs across North Dakota. Hoeven said he worked with the Office of Management and Budget after hearing concerns from Bismarck Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Fastnacht and Mackenzie County Public Schools Superintendent Steve Holen. “These funds help provide quality after-school progr…

Mississippi schools face $51M Trump federal funding freeze just days before classes start

Mississippi schools are going into the new academic year with holes in their budgets, thanks to the federal government’s decision to freeze billions in education dollars.