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President Donald Trump’s administration had withheld over $6 billion in funding on July 1 as part of a review to ensure spending aligned with the White House’s priorities.

The governor said he loves and supports transgender children. Trans kids and their parents want that message to be louder and paired with policy action.

The district is moving to rightsize its building stock. Some Philadelphians are concerned about whether their voices will be taken into account.

This decision comes days after 10 Republican senators urged the Office of Management and Budget to release the funds.

The frozen funds represent 12.7% of total federal funding the state receives annually, which pays for a variety of school programs.

Here’s what you need to know about the federal battles over education funding playing out this week — and how they'll affect Philadelphia's and Pennsylvania's schools.

The court on Monday paused an order from a federal judge in Boston, who issued a preliminary injunction reversing the layoffs and calling into question the broader plan.

Auditor Lydia York said Appoquinimink’s shortfall is a serious issue. Lawmakers wrote that it “warrants urgent, independent scrutiny.’’

Norristown Area School District is installing prefabricated additions to Cole Manor Elementary School, Hancock Elementary School and the administration building.

States around the country were expecting to receive already-approved federal education funding by July 1. The Department of Education announced a review at the 11th hour.

The district’s agreement with DOJ to delay prosecution of criminal charges describes asbestos issues at 31 schools.

Parents are split on whether city schools are improving, but that’s better than 2022, when their take was decidedly negative.

A non-profit group is offering Trenton, New Jersey, high school girls advanced classes in math, English and leadership.

Many schools were underfunded for years, the Commonwealth Court ruled in 2023. The response has been promising, say those who have measured impacts.

Under a deferred prosecution agreement, the federal government may drop the criminal charges if the district complies with federal law.