When the bell rings this fall, one in five U.S. students will head back to classrooms in rural America — but many districts are bracing for a rocky start 😬
Despite the Trump administration unlocking billions in previously frozen funds, thousands of rural schools remain worried. A key federal program, known as "an absolute lifeline," has lapsed 🛑
Local leaders and educators are sounding the alarm as the new school year kicks off without this vital support. The loss could impact everything from resources to classroom programs 📚
Journalist Roza Kazan shares why the fate of rural classrooms matters for communities and the nation overall 🌾
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