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The Trump administration announced a record $500 million investment in charter schools Monday, citing declining enrollment in traditional public schools nationwide.

"Following the release of the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress scores , which showed dismal educational outcomes across the nation, the Department plans to award grants totaling $500 million for charter schools to support education choice in fiscal year 2025," the Department of Education said. "This marks the largest investment ever in the Charter Schools Program and fulfills a commitment the Department made earlier this year."

The announcement followed the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress, which showed 12th-graders’ math and r

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