How did lawmakers react to the initial funding freeze?

Lawmakers, including 10 Republican senators, strongly urged the Trump administration to release the funds. The initial freeze was also met with legal challenges and public rebukes from both parties.

What impact did the funding freeze have on schools before it was lifted?

The freeze led to significant concerns about school closures and layoffs, as many districts had already begun making financial adjustments, including layoffs in places like Alaska.

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Education Department Releases $6 Billion in Withheld Federal School Grants

The Education Department is releasing over $6 billion in federal grant money, previously withheld by the Trump administration, to states next week, supporting vital school programs.

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The Education Department is set to release over $6 billion in federal grant money to states next week, funds that were previously withheld by the Trump administration.

This significant release follows a period since July 1 where the Trump administration had frozen the funds for review, causing widespread concern among educators.

The decision to release the money comes after strong urging from 10 Republican senators, other lawmakers, and multiple legal challenges against the initial funding freeze.

The funds will support crucial programs like adult literacy, English language instruction, teacher development, after-school activities, and summer camps, benefiting diverse student needs.

The funds aim to prevent school closures and academic service cutbacks, helping districts hire certified teachers and tutors, especially benefiting non-native English speaking students.

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Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally, focusing on the factual progression of events. They report the Trump administration's decision to withhold and then release education funds, detailing the stated reasons for the freeze and the widespread pressure from bipartisan lawmakers and educators that led to the release.

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: The released funds will support critical programs such as adult literacy, English language instruction, teacher development, after-school activities, and summer camps, benefiting diverse student needs including non-native English speaking students.
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: Lawmakers, including 10 Republican senators, strongly urged the Trump administration to release the funds. The initial freeze was also met with legal challenges and public rebukes from both parties.
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Education Week
: The freeze led to significant concerns about school closures and layoffs, as many districts had already begun making financial adjustments, including layoffs in places like Alaska.
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