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House Appropriators Propose Deep Cuts to FY26 Education Funding

By Jon Bernstein | September 2, 2025

The House Labor HHS Education Appropriations Subcommittee is expected to approve at its September 2nd markup a FY 2026 funding bill which would cut the Department of Education by $12 […]

Executive order calls for shake up of federal grantmaking oversight

By Jon Bernstein | August 19, 2025

On August 7, the President signed an executive order on Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking. This new standard of review is likely to further delay grant awards and appears intended […]

Senate Appropriations Committee approves moderate FY 2026 Labor HHS Education bill

By Jon Bernstein | July 31, 2025

On July 31st, the Senate Appropriations Committee debated and approved its version of the fiscal year 2026 Labor HHS Education Appropriations bill, clearing them for floor action after Congress’ August […]

Administration announces release of all withheld K-12 and adult education funds for FY 2025

By Jon Bernstein | July 25, 2025

Today, after weeks of pressure from educators, Democratic and Republican members of Congress, state governors, and attorneys general, the Trump administration announced that it would release $5.5 billion in fiscal […]

Learning Forward Recognized for its National Leadership in Advocacy

By Gail Paul | July 25, 2025

DALLAS, TEXAS – Learning Forward has been recognized as a 2025 Power of Associations Silver Award winner by the American Society of Association Executives for its field-leading advocacy initiative. As […]

24 state attorneys general sue for release of FY25 money

By Jon Bernstein | July 15, 2025

On Monday, 24 states filed suit in federal district court in Rhode Island against the Department of Education, the Office of Management and Budget, and the President for failing to […]

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