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Face the Facts: How the US Department of Education shutdown would impact CT

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Face the FactsMarch 23, 2025 11:05 am

Face the Facts: How the US Department of Education shutdown would impact CT

Has there ever been a time when how we fund education has been in a brighter spotlight? Cities and towns are calling for more funding from the state. Add to that the uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s executive order calling for the closure of the U.S. Department of Education.

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