Education Department to Release Over $11 Billion in Withheld Funding

The U.S. Education Department is releasing over $5 billion in previously frozen federal education grants to states, including $2.2 billion for teacher professional development, after delays caused by the Trump administration. The funds, which support various programs like migrant education and English language services, are being released following bipartisan pressure and legal actions, with the goal of alleviating financial strain on school districts.