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Tracy Vruwink on impacts of federal funding cuts in Nekoosa

School District of Nekoosa child care director Tracy Vruwink describes how federal defunding of 21st Century Community Learning Centers and AmeriCorps can affect school programs and food pantries.

By Aditi Debnath | Here & Now

June 13, 2025

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School District of Nekoosa child care director Tracy Vruwink describes how federal defunding of 21st Century Community Learning Centers and AmeriCorps can affect school programs and food pantries.

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