A government shutdown has forced the cancellation of a high-level educational trip for top-performing seniors at International Leadership of Texas.

As the government shutdown continues, its impact is being felt by students in the Dallas area.

The International Leadership of Texas says it has canceled a trip to Washington, D.C., where students were scheduled to meet with national and international leaders and visit historic landmarks.

Top seniors miss rare opportunity

Carlos Carrasco and Abigail Mangove, both high school seniors, were among 32 students set to travel to the capital for a 10-day trip beginning Sunday. The trip was canceled due to the shutdown—and it wasn't just any sightseeing tour.

"It's not just to visit monuments. It's not only to just sightsee, it's to actually see h

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