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U.S. states are missing approximately $6.2 billion in federal education funds due to delays and reviews initiated by the Trump administration, threatening the continuation of vital after-school and summer programs, with potential closures and significant community impacts.
Mashea Ashton, the principal of Digital Pioneers Academy in Washington, D.C., is outraged after four students were killed by gun violence in the span of one school year. The school, which serves predominantly at-risk students from low-income households, has become a microcosm of the ongoing struggle to curb gun violence and keep children, particularly Black children, safe in the nation's capital. Ashton is calling for more support and resources from the city, including additional counselors and nighttime programming for youths. She is also taking matters into her own hands by organizing summer activities and mentoring programs to keep students engaged and safe during the break.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is implementing a citywide curfew for minors this summer after two teenagers were injured in a fight near the Inner Harbor. The curfew for anyone 14 years old and younger will be 9 p.m., and for anyone younger than 17 will be 10 p.m. The mayor also plans to offer summer camps and programs for children, but has not yet announced them. The move comes after a rise in violence involving teens, with five children under 18 fatally shot and another 23 injured by gunfire since the start of 2023.