education funding
State aid to Rochester city schools fell short of expectations by several million dollars and now the district is changing plans ahead of next school year to bridge the gap. The shortfall comes as the Rochester City School District was already managing budget pressures from declining enrollment and rising costs. District officials said the difference […]
In a surprise move, the Trump administration has frozen more than $6 billion in federal education grants a day before their expected release. Programs impacted include Title I-C, II-A, III-A, and IV, which support teacher development, English learners, and after-school programs. The Education Department said the pause is due to a review of 2025 funding […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed New York’s $254.3 billion state budget after a five-week delay, touting funds for free school meals, family tax rebates, and a classroom phone ban. Democrats praised investments in education and job markets, while Republicans criticized it as wasteful and politically driven. Lawmakers also expressed frustration over the opaque negotiation process. The […]
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