POVERTY IMPACT

School funding is not a one-size-fits-all issue. Each state has its own set of challenges and resources. A recent study by the Education Law Center (ELC) looked at how states fund education using three different measures. The study, "Making The Grade 2025, " used data from 2023 to give a more detail

Oswego County is feeling the heat of the government shutdown. It's not just about politics; it's about real people and their daily struggles. The county already has a high poverty rate, and this shutdown is making things worse. It's putting essential services at risk, like food assistance, healthcar