California is strengthening civics education as America marks its 250th birthday. Teachers have to navigate a polarized political environment as they guide lessons on the Constitution.
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Federal grant cuts threaten mental health support for Ukiah Unified students
The cancellation of the $1.1 million grant will impact students struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
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Opinion: Mendocino County students shine, but rural schools face federal funding threats
“When federal support is cut, it limits not just what schools can offer, but what students can aspire to.”
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Opinion: How federal education policy impacts rural Mendocino County
“The consequences of federal decisions land hardest in communities with the least buffer.”
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Trump administration moves student loans, special education programs
The announcement comes a day after the president signed an executive order calling to eliminate the Department of Education. By law, the department would need to be eliminated by an act of Congress.