California will receive $800 million in overdue school grant funds as part of a nationwide release of billions in withheld education money, aimed at addressing funding gaps and supporting public schools.
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The Trump administration has frozen $6.8 billion in federal education funds, significantly impacting California’s schools. The pause has sparked concern among educators and officials about the effect on programs nationwide.
Once hailed as a national model, California’s public schools have faced declining test scores, funding challenges, and widening achievement gaps. The Guardian explores the factors behind the state’s education struggles and what it means for the future.