The Trump administration has announced the release of more than $5 billion in previously frozen federal funding for K-12 education programs, ending a three-week hold that sparked bipartisan criticism and lawsuits

The Department of Education released billions in already approved federal education funding after a weeks-long funding freeze prompted uncertainty.

Three Alaska school districts have joined a coalition from across the country — including school districts, teachers unions, parents and advocacy groups — suing the Trump administration for blocking $6.