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The U.S. government has threatened to cut federal funding to a Kansas school district over its transgender student policies, intensifying the national debate on LGBTQ+ rights in education.

A new Washington Times commentary argues U.S. public schools don’t just need bigger budgets, but more joy in classrooms, stressing creativity, engagement and meaningful teacher-student connections.

A new Washington Post map reveals stark gaps in per-pupil spending, highlighting which states invest most in public education—and which lag furthest behind.

The U.S. Education Department plans to withhold funds from several Northern Virginia schools, saying their transgender policies may violate federal protections, stirring legal and political backlash.

U.S. public education spending in 2025 shows rising per-pupil costs and expanding total outlays, according to new Education Data Initiative figures tracking nationwide investment trends.