Oregon Department of Education shuts down literacy, math development programs due to unexpected federal funding cut

The U.S. Department of Education recently told state officials they would not receive nearly $3.5 million in COVID-era, congressionally appropriated dollars for improving student reading and math skills

The U.S. Department of Education is rescinding nearly $3.5 million in funds already appropriated by Congress to improve Oregon students’ literacy and math skills.

The Oregon Department of Education announced the cuts on Tuesday, saying they learned in a notification from the feds that the funds were terminated, effective March 28 — 10 months earlier than anticipated…

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