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A shift in state tax policy is reducing a key source of school construction funding, leaving some districts scrambling to ...

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Small-town agencies are shutting down as staffing shortages and budget pressures make it increasingly difficult to maintain ...

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New proposed rules would fundamentally change the process of funding for state and local governments, tying grants more ...

Starting this summer, federal aid will cover short-term workforce training programs, creating new opportunities and oversight ...

The growth of soccer in the United States reflects decades of public-sector involvement, raising broader questions about ...

Facing persistent labor shortages, state leaders are investing millions in youth robotics programs to create a new generation ...