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MORIAH BALINGIT Education Writer.

Taylor Moyer's two youngest boys Colton, 4, behind, and Bradley, 2, eat strawberries at home, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Virginia Beach, Va. (AP Photo/John Clark)

WIC food program receives $300M to keep running during government shutdown

October 10, 2025

The Trump administration has provided a $300 million infusion to a food aid program for low-income mothers and children, easing concerns about funding during the government shutdown. The program for women, infants and children — known as WIC — supports over 6 million people. It was at risk of running out of money this month because of the shutdown. This week, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the government would use tariff revenues to keep the program running. By Thursday, some states, including Alaska and Washington, received funds to continue operations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which runs WIC.

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Law enforcement officer from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) walking back to their vehicle after responding to a emergency call in Franklin Park in downtown Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

A law enforcement surge has taken a toll on children of immigrants in Washington schools

September 17, 2025

An immigration crackdown in Washington has taken a toll on children attending the district’s schools. Some children have had their parents swept up in the law enforcement surge. Other students fear they or their family members could be next. Mindful that some parents were afraid of leaving home, volunteers began organizing “walking buses” to accompany groups of children by foot from apartment buildings to schools. Research has linked immigration raids near schools to lower academic outcomes. The scenes are likely to be replicated elsewhere as President Donald Trump dispatches federal agents to the streets of other big cities. Department of Homeland Security officials say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have not entered schools to make arrests.

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A parent and student arrive on the first day of school Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Teachers sue over Trump’s immigration crackdown, saying students are staying home

September 10, 2025

Labor unions representing educators and school employees are suing President Donald Trump’s administration over its immigration crackdown. The unions argue arrests near schools terrorize children and teachers, leading some students to drop out. The lawsuit by the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers claims the Republican administration’s decision to allow immigration arrests at schools violates the law. The unions Tuesday joined an ongoing lawsuit in Oregon challenging the administration’s decision to open houses of worship to immigration enforcement. Lawyers argue these actions violate the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act. Trump’s administration says criminals won’t be able to hide in schools and churches to avoid arrest.

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FILE - President Donald Trump colors during a visit with a group of children at the Nationwide Children's Hospital, Aug. 24, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

What Trump’s big tax law could mean for the youngest Americans

July 8, 2025

The impact of the massive spending bill that President Donald Trump signed into law on Independence Day is expected to filter down to infants and toddlers — a segment of the population that is particularly vulnerable to cuts to the federal social safety net. Many middle-class and wealthy families will see benefits from the new legislation, but programs that help low-income families keep babies healthy have been cut back. While state money funds public schools and preschool in some cases, programs supporting the youngest children are largely backed by the federal government.

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President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Hagerstown Regional Airport, in Hagerstown, Md., on his was to Camp David, Md., Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Can $1,000 at birth change a child’s future? A Republican proposal aims to find out

June 9, 2025

A House Republican proposal backed by President Donald Trump would set up tax-deferred investment accounts with $1,000 for infants born across the U.S. It builds on the concept of baby bonds, which some cities have begun introducing as a way to reduce gaps between wealthy people and poor people. But while other programs generally target disadvantaged groups, this one would be available to families of all incomes. Critics say the accounts would worsen inequality. Trump’s Republican administration says the accounts would “empower American children to reap the American Dream with a strong financial foundation.”

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