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School trips under pressure due to funding shortages: 'Roller coasters have multiple functions'

School trips under pressure due to funding shortages: 'Roller coasters have multiple functions'

Primary schools in the Netherlands are increasingly struggling to fund school trips as parental contributions decline in high-poverty areas. To address this issue, the Youth Education Fund is distributing millions of euros to ensure these activities remain accessible to all students.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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