U.S. schools appear to have returned to pre-pandemic norms, with current issues focusing on gun violence and book censorship, while discussions about teacher shortages continue. However, this apparent stability is partly due to significant federal emergency funding provided through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief, which is set to expire by January 2025. As this funding ends, schools will face substantial changes and challenges, necessitating tough decisions from families, educators, and officials about the future operation of public schools.
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