Trump threatens to pull federal funding from Maine's public schools

Trump threatens to pull federal funding from Maine's public schools

President Trump has threatened to pull federal funding from Maine's public schools after a clash with the state's governor. NPR visited a rural school in Maine to see what's at stake.

NEA: Trump Slashes Education Budget, Encourages Privatization of Public Schools

The National Education Association analyzed Trump ‘s proposed budget and finds that it contains deep cuts and massive support for privatization by promoting vouchers and charter schools. The proposal mirrors Project 2025 by turning Titl 1 for low-income students and IDEA funding into block grants that can be converted to vouchers. The overall goal is to undermine public schools and cut funding. FY2026 Budget Request Slashes Education Funding, Sh…