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Federal Shutdown Pauses Extracurriculars for 67,000 DoDEA Students

10/6/2025

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The federal government shutdown halted extracurricular activities at Pentagon-operated Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools, affecting more than 67,000 students globally.
DoDEA schools remain open for classes, but extracurriculars are paused, affecting recruitment for students such as Dylan McDonald.
Parents report financial strain awaiting congressional action.
Sen. Mitch McConnell urged the War Secretary to resume extracurriculars during the shutdown.

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The federal government shutdown halted extracurricular activities at Pentagon-operated Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools, affecting more than 67,000 students globally.
DoDEA schools remain open for classes, but extracurriculars are paused, affecting recruitment for students such as Dylan McDonald.
Parents report financial strain awaiting congressional action.
Sen. Mitch McConnell urged the War Secretary to resume extracurriculars during the shutdown.