
Trump administration withholds billions in federal funds, impacting K-12 education
The Trump administration has temporarily frozen $169 million in federal funds for North Carolina public schools, causing uncertainty and concern among educators and administrators as the funds support critical programs for vulnerable students. The freeze, announced via a brief memo, impacts various educational grants, and officials are assessing the situation while awaiting further guidance. The delay comes at a challenging time as schools prepare for the new academic year.