Grant Cut, Students Left Behind | Concord News

When a federal grant aimed at boosting school mental health in Maine was abruptly canceled by the Trump administration—citing misalignment with its priorities—schools faced chaos. Designed to hire culturally competent counselors in communities hit hardest by trauma, the EASE Maine program had already shown measurable success. But its termination, secretly tied to anti-DEI politics, sparked a multi-state lawsuit. Though a judge initially ordered funding restored, Maine received only a fraction, leaving districts scrambling to protect vital services. The legal battle continues, casting doubt over whether students will get the consistent mental health support they desperately need. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e49ec1affedc6a41