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Jakob McWhinney
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Education Reporter, Voice of San Diego
San Diego
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By Jakob McWhinney Verified| Voice of San Diego Verified On Friday evening, USA Today dropped a bombshell: President Donald Trump’s administration is considering eliminating Head Start. For the hundreds of thousands of families who rely on the program, its elimination could be a catastrophic blow. Head Start, created in 1965 as part of Lyndon B. Johnson’s “War on Poverty” agenda, funds tens of thousands of free preschool centers across the country.
By Jakob McWhinney Verified| Voice of San Diego Verified Earlier this week, we published a story about the uniquely modern threat to community colleges: bot students. The phrase is a bit of a misnomer. Bots aren’t actually robots, even though they’re often powered by generative AI. They’re essentially sock puppet accounts made by fraudsters to enroll in online classes and bilk federal financial aid dollars – and they’ve been wreaking havoc.
By Jakob McWhinney Verified| Voice of San Diego Verified On Friday evening, USA Today dropped a bombshell: President Donald Trump’s administration is considering eliminating Head Start. For the hundreds of thousands of families who rely on the program, its elimination could be a catastrophic blow. Head Start, created in 1965 as part of Lyndon B. Johnson’s “War on Poverty” agenda, funds tens of thousands of free preschool centers across the country.
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Voice of San Diego
Voice of San Diego is a nonprofit digital news organization based in San Diego, California. Founded in 2005, it focuses on investigative journalism and civic engagement, addressing gaps in local reporting. The organization publishes online articles Monday through Saturday, covering topics such as education, politics, the environment, public safety, and neighborhoods. The organization aims to foster civic participation and advocate for good governance through its investigative reporting and community engagement initiatives. It offers platforms for community discussions, fact-checking projects, and explanatory journalism. Voice of San Diego collaborates with local media to produce debates and multimedia content, enhancing its reach and impact. The organization is primarily funded through memberships, grants, and sponsorships, reflecting steady growth since its inception. It has received multiple awards for excellence in local reporting, emphasizing its commitment to transparency and journalistic independence.
San Diego, California, United States
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Founded: 2005