Federal Funding Freeze Threatens After-School Programs for Thousands of Students A coalition of education providers is sounding the alarm over a sudden freeze in federal funding that is putting thousands of after-school programs and services at risk. The abrupt withholding of the money has left many organizations scrambling to find alternative sources of support for the upcoming school year. These programs, which provide critical care and enrichment activities for students, rely heavily on federal funding to operate. Without it, many may be forced to shut down, leaving vulnerable students without a vital lifeline of support outside of the classroom.
Providers say after-school programs and other services for the coming school year are threatened without the federal money, which was abruptly withheld. By Sarah Mervosh Education reporter A coalition ...
