The federal government now requires employers to pay an additional $100,000 to hire talent through H-1B visas. Many schools will struggle to fill teacher vacancies, says one expert.
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More of the agency's responsibilities are being handed off to other departments, which will take control of workforce programs, college access and child care.
Schools that depend on federal funding are struggling amid the government shutdown, with Arizona’s Chinle Unified suspending programs and weighing payroll loans as Impact Aid payments remain frozen.
Long-time educators like NEA President Becky Pringle say "kids can't learn if they're hungry," citing concerns about the potential expiration of SNAP benefits.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release millions in school mental health grants that had been frozen over diversity concerns. The ruling restores funding in 16 states, allowing schools to retain counselors and other support staff.
