Weekly Update 10/14/24

President and Administration

Kamala Harris during a Tuesday (10/8) appearance on “The View” announced a policy proposal aimed at helping families care for aging seniors…

The federal government could be nearing a collapse of its ability to help with major disasters as the second catastrophic hurricane in less than two weeks hit Florida…

The federal budget deficit was $1.8 trillion in fiscal year 2024, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates…

The U.S. Department of Commerce on Tuesday (10/8) awarded California $1.86 billion in federal funds to expand high-speed internet access across the state…

Congress

Hurricane Milton's rampage is not swaying House Republican leaders who oppose returning to Washington to approve billions of dollars for disaster assistance…

California

California students’ proficiency in math and reading increased last school year but lagged pre-pandemic levels, according to standardized test results released Thursday (10/10)…

Education

A new report on Camden, Newark, Kansas City, St. Louis and Indianapolis finds achievement gaps closing for students in both charter and district schools…

A group of parents are arguing that the New York City public schools are failing to provide adequate education and resources for their children with disabilities…

The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act requires schools to identify and serve children who need tailored support to succeed academically…