Federal Funding Freeze Threatens Colorado K-12 Schools with $70 Million Shortfall
Federal Funding Freeze Threatens Colorado K-12 Schools with $70 Million Shortfall Colorado’s K-12 school districts face a potential $70 million funding cut for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year, as the U.S. Department of Education has withheld a significant portion of the $6.8 billion in nationwide education funds expected this week. This critical funding, designated for programs supporting English language learners, teacher training, and after-school initiatives, was appropriated by Congress but is currently under review by the administration. State education officials…