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Trump administration yanks $42M from Michigan schools by changing deadline to be reimbursed, MDE says ... See MoreSee Less
Trump administration yanks $42M from Michigan schools by changing deadline to be reimbursed, MDE says
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27 school districts in Michigan had been pre-approved for projects they were told the federal government would reimburse them for. The U.S. Department of Education sent a note last week the deadline t...1 CommentComment on Facebook
He Is Either A Moron Or A Traitor Or Both .
Education Secretary Linda McMahon eliminated $40M from Michigan schools by announcing that a March 28, 2026 deadline has been changed to March 28, 2025 — yet she sent the announcement three minutes AFTER 5:00 pm end-of-work day on March 28, 2025. ... See MoreSee Less
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.6 CommentsComment on Facebook
www.michigan.gov/mde/news-and-information/press-releases/2025/03/31/state-supt-and-sbe-issue-stat... There's a pdf of districts impacted at the bottom of the page.
Are we great yet?
I wonder if she hit anyone with a steel chair afterwards?
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At the same time that a comprehensive study of Michigan’s public schools showed that we need $7.5 billion on HVAC systems alone to meet a common standard of health and safety for our kids—President Trump’s Education Secretary Linda McMahon just axed $42 million for HVAC systems. ... See MoreSee Less
Feds could claw back $42M in pandemic aid from Michigan schools
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At least 27 districts across Michigan stand to lose $42 million in pandemic aid after Linda McMahon said she would rescind an extended deadline.15 CommentsComment on Facebook
Well the pandemic is over so why would they continue to get the money?
Don’t just tell us what’s happening, tell us what you’re doing about it.
Now it’s time to stand up to him even more.
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