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Chicago's After-School Programs Face Sudden Funding Crisis

January 1, 2026

A big problem is unfolding in Chicago. Education supporters are in a hurry. They are trying to stop a huge cut in money for after-school programs. The cut is $60 million. It will hurt many schools in Illinois. The cuts are set to start on January 1st. This is right after winter break. Critics say t

education

Rural Schools Lose Vital Mental Health Support

June 27, 2025

In many rural parts of the country, schools are struggling to provide adequate mental health support for their students. In some areas, there is only one mental health professional for every 1, 100 students. This lack of resources is especially concerning given the high rates of depression, anxiety,

politics

Funding Freeze: Crime Victim Groups Left in the Lurch

May 6, 2025

The House Judiciary Committee Democrats are digging into a controversial move by the Trump administration. They are looking into the decision to freeze funding for hundreds of organizations that help crime victims and run safety programs. This all started when CBS News reported that the Justice Depa