Temporary Withholding of Funds Put California’s Rural Schools at Risk

After the Trump administration suddenly suspended the delivery of billions of dollars in education funding, panic spread through California’s public schools, especially in rural areas. Many organizations rallied to help keep schools running amid funding uncertainty. Although the federal government said in late July that it would release the funds, organizations and activists feel that the battle is not over. To assess the impact of the withheld money, Daniela Rodríguez spoke with leaders and experts. She brings us this report from Fresno, California.

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