US EditionSome education grants in limbo were used for ‘leftwing agenda,’ Trump administration says
- The Trump administration accused states and schools of misusing federal education grants to support a radical leftwing agenda, impacting funds for immigrant children and low-income students.
- Over $6 billion in education grants were withheld while the administration reviews their alignment with President Donald Trump's priorities.
- Some schools allegedly used these funds to support undocumented immigrants and promote LGBTQ+ initiatives, according to the Office of Management and Budget.
- Advocates warn that freezing these grants may harm millions of English learners in public schools and undermine efforts for multilingual education.
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Some education grants in limbo were used for ‘leftwing agenda,’ Trump administration says
The Trump administration has accused states and schools of using federal education grants to help fund “a radical leftwing agenda.”
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Some Education Grants in Limbo Were Used for ‘Leftwing Agenda,’ Trump Administration Says
The Trump administration has accused states and schools of using federal education grants earmarked for immigrants’ children and low-income students to help fund “a radical leftwing agenda.”
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