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National
A new report from the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) has found that millions of children are still missing out on afterschool meals and snacks, with participation in federal Afterschool Nutrition Programs falling short of pre-pandemic levels. In October 2024, 1.26m children received afterschool suppers and 1.24m received snacks, well below the reach needed. Only one in 16 children who received free or reduced-price school lunch accessed an afterschool supper, and only California and Washington, D.C. met FRAC's goal of serving 15 out of every 100. FRAC estimates that 1.8m more children could have been served and $163.5m in federal funds accessed if all states had met the benchmark. The report calls for expanded eligibility, streamlined administration, and increased funding to close the nutrition gap.
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California
Sal Rodriguez writes that California's education system is facing significant challenges, as highlighted in a recent report from the University of California, San Diego. The report reveals that between 2020 and 2025, the number of incoming freshmen with math skills below high school level increased nearly thirtyfold, with 70% of these students falling below middle school levels. Only 48.82% of California students meet state standards in English Language Arts, and just 37.3% in mathematics. The report also notes that 18% of incoming students do not meet the university's writing requirements. According to Rodriguez: "The stagnant, union-dominated, accountability-proof nature of the state's K-12 system is a major impediment to reform and progress. Instead of ever solving the underlying problems, the default move is to paper over failure by lowering standards."
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Texas
The U.S. Department of Justice made significant changes to its approach to student civil rights under the Trump administration. Notably, the department has shifted focus away from issues like restraint and seclusion, which disproportionately affect students with disabilities. Leslie Seid Margolis, a lawyer with Disability Rights Maryland, emphasized the importance of federal oversight, claiming: "I can't really overstate the impact that Justice can have." Despite a successful ban on seclusion in Maryland, concerns are rife about the DOJ's reduced capacity to handle civil rights cases, as many staffers have resigned. The article also notes ongoing investigations into various civil rights issues, including racial harassment and discrimination, but raises alarms about the potential long-term implications of the current administration's policies on student protections.
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Florida
The U.S. Department of Justice made significant changes to its approach to student civil rights under the Trump administration. Notably, the department has shifted focus away from issues like restraint and seclusion, which disproportionately affect students with disabilities. Leslie Seid Margolis, a lawyer with Disability Rights Maryland, emphasized the importance of federal oversight, claiming: "I can't really overstate the impact that Justice can have." Despite a successful ban on seclusion in Maryland, concerns are rife about the DOJ's reduced capacity to handle civil rights cases, as many staffers have resigned. The article also notes ongoing investigations into various civil rights issues, including racial harassment and discrimination, but raises alarms about the potential long-term implications of the current administration's policies on student protections.
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