https://www.kwit.org/tags/jonathan-blum Jonathan Blum en-US Copyright Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:48 GMT https://www.kwit.org/spm-podcasts/2026-04-10/as-funding-gaps-widen-sioux-city-public-school-foundation-looks-for-new-director The Sioux City Public Schools Foundation is searching for new leadership, with Jonathan Bloom leading the effort. The foundation faces significant challenges due to declining public education funding, which hasn't kept pace with inflation and has been centralized at the state level. Additionally, state funding is being diverted to private schools through vouchers, exacerbating the financial strain on public schools. The cost of providing education has risen significantly, especially with the need for devices for every student. Nonprofit fundraising is also under pressure, with 85% anticipating increased demand but only 54% confident about their financial stability over the next three months. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:48 GMT https://www.kwit.org/spm-podcasts/2026-04-10/as-funding-gaps-widen-sioux-city-public-school-foundation-looks-for-new-director Mark Munger