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Field Trips Vanished Due to Budget Crunch | Green Bay News
School field trips are vanishing due to a deadly combo: budget cuts and a crippling driver shortage. With 90% of transportation leaders reporting the crisis, daily routes now trump special trips, leaving kids—especially those from under-resourced families—without access to cultural experiences. Charter buses cost $1,300–$2,200 per day, making them unaffordable when budgets are tight. Instead of enriching minds, schools are opting for cheaper reward trips to amusement parks, widening the equity gap. And with funding gaps still looming, these educational adventures are fading fast. Listen in…
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