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President Trump's education cuts | Hey, NJ
Hey, NJ! This week, we're talking about recent federal education cuts.
President Donald Trump’s administration froze $7 billion in already-approved funding for school districts. In NJ, that’s $143 million for public schools. Hosts Maddi Ference and John P. McAlpin discuss some potential impacts, including possible cuts to after-school programs, teacher training and much more. They also talk about cuts to the Head Start program and federal losses to school meal programs in a state where 1 in 7 kids suffer from food insecurity.
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Read more: "NJ could lose $143M as Trump administration freezes $7B for schools"
Read more: “Do federal cuts imperil summer meal programs for children?"
Read more: "Cuts to SNAP may hit NJ beneficiaries hard"
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We want to hear from you! What stories should we be covering? What questions should we be asking? Let us know! Send an email to [email protected].
Hey, NJ is part of NJ Spotlight News’ “Under the Dome” project. This in-depth, ongoing reporting project focuses on NJ’s state government, its governor, its lawmakers and its extensive administrative operations.
“Under the Dome” is made possible [in part] by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
This program is made possible by viewers like you. Please support NJ Spotlight News.
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By NJ Spotlight NewsHey, NJ! This week, we're talking about recent federal education cuts.
President Donald Trump’s administration froze $7 billion in already-approved funding for school districts. In NJ, that’s $143 million for public schools. Hosts Maddi Ference and John P. McAlpin discuss some potential impacts, including possible cuts to after-school programs, teacher training and much more. They also talk about cuts to the Head Start program and federal losses to school meal programs in a state where 1 in 7 kids suffer from food insecurity.
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Read more: "NJ could lose $143M as Trump administration freezes $7B for schools"
Read more: “Do federal cuts imperil summer meal programs for children?"
Read more: "Cuts to SNAP may hit NJ beneficiaries hard"
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We want to hear from you! What stories should we be covering? What questions should we be asking? Let us know! Send an email to [email protected].
Hey, NJ is part of NJ Spotlight News’ “Under the Dome” project. This in-depth, ongoing reporting project focuses on NJ’s state government, its governor, its lawmakers and its extensive administrative operations.
“Under the Dome” is made possible [in part] by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
This program is made possible by viewers like you. Please support NJ Spotlight News.
Sign up for our daily newsletter.