Change in U.S. Department of Education funding will mean more one

Additional federal education funding will also be provided for charter schools and American history and civics programs.

A change in federal funding administered through the U.S. Department of Education has been approved under the Trump Administration, essentially equating to one-time additional funding for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the nation.

The change also includes some additional funds for charter schools and funding to support American history and civics programs.

Mississippi’s public HBCUs include Jackson State University, Alcorn State University and Mississippi Valley State University.

“Mississippi’s historically Black colleges and universities play a critical role in educating young people from around the state and beyond and are helping to le