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Program launched by McConaughey’s after Uvalde helps school districts identify, apply for federal money
Read full article: Program launched by McConaughey’s after Uvalde helps school districts identify, apply for federal moneyGreenlights Grants Initiative will simplify how schools apply for grants in the bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
‘Hardening’ SAISD schools with federal grant money to make them safer
Read full article: ‘Hardening’ SAISD schools with federal grant money to make them saferOne month after the shooting at Robb Elementary, the federal government passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. One grant went to SAISD, specifically to "harden schools", keeping dangerous people out and strengthening communication inside
UIW gets $5.2 million to help place more mental health professionals in local schools
Read full article: UIW gets $5.2 million to help place more mental health professionals in local schoolsThe most recent round of federal funding went to the University of the Incarnate Word to help place more mental health professionals in our schools.
Positive COVID test upends Biden's police plan announcement
Read full article: Positive COVID test upends Biden's police plan announcementPresident Joe Biden plans to propose a steep funding increase for police, hoping to show that Democrats are serious about combating violent crime, despite the move potentially causing backlash from members of his party’s left flank.
Uvalde pediatrician speaks on Robb Elementary shooting, passing of Safer Communities Act
Read full article: Uvalde pediatrician speaks on Robb Elementary shooting, passing of Safer Communities ActUvalde’s only pediatrician spoke on Monday during a “celebration” of a new bipartisan law meant to reduce gun violence.