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California Officials Fight Education Cuts Endangering English Learners

7/3/2025

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California officials are raising their voices against looming cuts to education funding that threaten vital resources for vulnerable students, especially English learners. With the Department of Education's review impacting grants for the 2025 fiscal year, Oakland stands to lose $1.47 million in Title III funding crucial for language instruction, jeopardizing the future of many young learners.

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California officials are raising their voices against looming cuts to education funding that threaten vital resources for vulnerable students, especially English learners. With the Department of Education's review impacting grants for the 2025 fiscal year, Oakland stands to lose $1.47 million in Title III funding crucial for language instruction, jeopardizing the future of many young learners.