Trump's threat to cut school funding does little to sway state officials
The federal government provides a small fraction of revenues that fund public schools, according to a Congressional Research Service report.
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Melissa graduated from the University of Florida in 2012 with a degree in journalism and is now based in Washington, D.C. She began her journalism career working as a general assignment reporter for the Alexandria Times in Alexandria, Virginia, where she covered an array of issues impacting the local community, including local politics, crime and education.
Before joining CBS News in 2019, Melissa covered the Supreme Court, the White House and business for the Washington Examiner. She has appeared on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC.
The federal government provides a small fraction of revenues that fund public schools, according to a Congressional Research Service report.
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