“The President’s budget calls for significant increases in K-12 education – a 13.6% jump from the 2023 enacted level – for a total of $10.8 billion in additional funding. The additional resources for K-12 would help meet critical post-pandemic educational, mental health, and staffing needs.
In 85 meetings with congressional lawmakers and staff today, 52 public charter school leaders of color delivered a message of equity, innovation, and hope in public education.
Last week, President Joe Biden gave his second State of the Union address. During the speech, he addressed issues related to education, including pre-K, teacher salaries, mental health, and opportunities for students.
