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Most U.S. school mental health projects that had faced cancellation will continue receiving federal funding for at least three more months after a federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s request to keep the grants frozen. The U.S. Department of Education has notified 120 grant recipients that funding for programmes hiring and training school mental health professionals will continue until June 1, though the department said it is issuing the extension “under protest” while appealing a lower-court ruling that found the earlier cancellations unlawful. The grants were part of two programs created to expand school-based mental health services and were funded through $1bn approved by Congress in 2022 following the Uvalde, Texas school shooting. While the court ruling temporarily restores funding for many projects, uncertainty remains as the administration’s broader appeal continues. Some grants have already been terminated or face additional reporting requirements to secure further funding.
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California teachers are experiencing a decline in morale, with nearly half planning to leave the profession within the next decade. According to Education Week’s annual The State of Teaching report, California teachers scored 16 on the Teacher Morale Index, compared to a national average of 13. Holly Kurtz, director of the EdWeek Research Center, said: “There’s a lot of evidence that indicates that teacher morale has been declining nationwide and is at, by some measures, the lowest point in recent memory.” Factors contributing to this decline include challenges faced during the pandemic and issues with student behavior. Teachers expressed that improved planning time and better student behavior would enhance their morale. The survey also revealed that work schedules are more crucial to morale than pay, with a significant gap between those satisfied with their schedules and those who are not.
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The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program has received over 160,000 applications within its first month, according to Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. "Demand is strong for the record-setting launch of school choice in Texas," Hancock said, urging families to apply before the March 17 deadline. The Comptroller's office is releasing preliminary data on applicants, which will evolve as more families apply. Funding will be allocated through a lottery system prioritizing students with disabilities and those from low- and middle-income families. Hancock expressed confidence in the program's success, stating: "We’re expecting to sell out in year one," and emphasized the importance of establishing a sustainable school choice framework in Texas. Over 2,200 schools are participating, with more expected to join.
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Most U.S. school mental health projects that had faced cancellation will continue receiving federal funding for at least three more months after a federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s request to keep the grants frozen. The U.S. Department of Education has notified 120 grant recipients that funding for programmes hiring and training school mental health professionals will continue until June 1, though the department said it is issuing the extension “under protest” while appealing a lower-court ruling that found the earlier cancellations unlawful. The grants were part of two programs created to expand school-based mental health services and were funded through $1bn approved by Congress in 2022 following the Uvalde, Texas school shooting.
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