/esser-funds ESSER Funds en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:28:25 GMT /policy-politics/esser-is-ending-which-investments-accomplished-the-most/2024/09 Districts have until Sept. 30 to commit their last round of federal COVID aid to particular expenses. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:28:25 GMT /policy-politics/esser-is-ending-which-investments-accomplished-the-most/2024/09 /leadership/can-schools-meet-the-demand-for-summer-learning-as-funding-runs-out/2024/07 A Gallup report found that 45 percent of kids didn't attend a summer learning program in 2023. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:01:00 GMT /leadership/can-schools-meet-the-demand-for-summer-learning-as-funding-runs-out/2024/07 /policy-politics/inside-a-summer-learning-camp-with-an-uncertain-future-after-esser/2024/07 A high-poverty district offers an enriching, free summer learning program. But the end of ESSER means tough choices. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:51:20 GMT /policy-politics/inside-a-summer-learning-camp-with-an-uncertain-future-after-esser/2024/07 /leadership/teacher-layoffs-on-the-horizon-as-esser-expires-districts-face-tough-calls/2024/06 The Great Recession offers some insight into how staff reductions might play out as ESSER funds expire. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:19:55 GMT /leadership/teacher-layoffs-on-the-horizon-as-esser-expires-districts-face-tough-calls/2024/06 /leadership/what-the-historical-infusion-of-federal-pandemic-aid-did-for-schools/2024/06 Two new analyses of student-achievement data finds some benefits—but also deep inequities—for districts receiving federal recovery money. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:23:17 GMT /leadership/what-the-historical-infusion-of-federal-pandemic-aid-did-for-schools/2024/06 /leadership/3-ways-districts-can-prepare-for-financial-woes-to-come/2024/06 ESSER dollars are expiring soon, leaving districts to get creative with resources in future years. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:35:11 GMT /leadership/3-ways-districts-can-prepare-for-financial-woes-to-come/2024/06 /policy-politics/what-new-school-spending-data-show-about-a-coming-fiscal-cliff/2024/05 New data show just what COVID-relief funds did to overall school spending—and the size of the hole they might leave in school budgets. Tue, 07 May 2024 12:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/what-new-school-spending-data-show-about-a-coming-fiscal-cliff/2024/05 /policy-politics/arming-teachers-could-cause-accidents-and-more-tragedy-miguel-cardona-says/2024/05 "This is not in my opinion a smart option,” the education secretary said at an EdWeek event. Thu, 02 May 2024 23:28:58 GMT /policy-politics/arming-teachers-could-cause-accidents-and-more-tragedy-miguel-cardona-says/2024/05 /policy-politics/how-can-districts-get-more-time-to-spend-esser-dollars-an-explainer/2024/04 Districts can get up to 14 additional months to spend ESSER dollars on contracts—if their state and the federal government both approve. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:40:35 GMT /policy-politics/how-can-districts-get-more-time-to-spend-esser-dollars-an-explainer/2024/04 /research-center/reports/costs-concerns-calls-for-clarity-in-k-12-finance The second annual Allovue Education Finance Survey examines educators' views about school funding. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:01:45 GMT /research-center/reports/costs-concerns-calls-for-clarity-in-k-12-finance /leadership/spending-esser-funds-will-come-down-to-the-wire-for-some-districts-heres-why/2024/04 69´«Ă˝ have until September to commit federal relief dollars. In some cases, spending every last penny could be tricky. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:15:33 GMT /leadership/spending-esser-funds-will-come-down-to-the-wire-for-some-districts-heres-why/2024/04 /policy-politics/esser-isnt-the-only-school-funding-relief-thats-disappearing-soon/2024/02 Federal relief aid, policies to prevent schools from losing enrollment-based funding, and support for vulnerable families are expiring soon. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:23:30 GMT /policy-politics/esser-isnt-the-only-school-funding-relief-thats-disappearing-soon/2024/02 /leadership/counselor-to-student-ratios-show-improvement-but-looming-fiscal-cliff-may-threaten-gains/2024/02 School counselor ratios have improved, but advocates warn schools could lose mental health resources as pandemic-relief dollars dissipate. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 22:05:10 GMT /leadership/counselor-to-student-ratios-show-improvement-but-looming-fiscal-cliff-may-threaten-gains/2024/02 /leadership/4-financial-headaches-schools-may-not-be-able-to-avoid-this-year/2024/02 Hiring challenges, new and potentially expensive state laws, and intensive audits are on the horizon. Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:38:37 GMT /leadership/4-financial-headaches-schools-may-not-be-able-to-avoid-this-year/2024/02 /leadership/learning-recovery-efforts-worked-new-data-show-why-states-must-not-let-up/2024/02 Student learning recovered in record numbers, but improvements were uneven—and exacerbated some longstanding academic gaps. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:10:43 GMT /leadership/learning-recovery-efforts-worked-new-data-show-why-states-must-not-let-up/2024/02 /leadership/most-districts-say-they-dont-need-more-time-to-spend-esser-dollars/2024/02 Only 13 percent of districts surveyed by ASBO International said they plan to seek approval to spend the federal aid past the deadline. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 21:33:39 GMT /leadership/most-districts-say-they-dont-need-more-time-to-spend-esser-dollars/2024/02 /leadership/superintendents-share-the-lessons-theyve-learned-from-esser-and-look-ahead/2024/01 The four finalists for the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year award reflected on the lessons they learned from pandemic relief aid. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:49:53 GMT /leadership/superintendents-share-the-lessons-theyve-learned-from-esser-and-look-ahead/2024/01 /policy-politics/how-a-district-hopes-to-save-an-esser-funded-program/2024/01 As a one-time infusion of federal funding expires, districts are searching for creative ways to keep programs they funded with it running. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:46:56 GMT /policy-politics/how-a-district-hopes-to-save-an-esser-funded-program/2024/01 /leadership/2023-in-school-finance-legal-fights-school-choice-debates-persistent-inequities/2023/12 Highlights of the year in school finance coverage include school funding lawsuits, private school choice legislation, and the looming financial storms brewing. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 21:48:19 GMT /leadership/2023-in-school-finance-legal-fights-school-choice-debates-persistent-inequities/2023/12 /leadership/5-challenges-school-district-leaders-will-face-in-2024/2023/12 District leaders will face challenges with finances, absenteeism, and politics in the next year. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:32:58 GMT /leadership/5-challenges-school-district-leaders-will-face-in-2024/2023/12 /leadership/when-esser-funds-are-gone-heres-where-districts-may-turn-to-fill-gaps/2023/12 Districts will look to a range of funding sources to cover the services they've paid for in recent years with a surge of federal money. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:20:26 GMT /leadership/when-esser-funds-are-gone-heres-where-districts-may-turn-to-fill-gaps/2023/12 /leadership/how-districts-can-keep-after-school-and-summer-learning-alive-after-esser-dries-up/2023/12 Roughly 8 in 10 school districts spent some of their federal COVID relief funds on after-school or summer learning. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:02:00 GMT /leadership/how-districts-can-keep-after-school-and-summer-learning-alive-after-esser-dries-up/2023/12 /leadership/districts-make-tutoring-a-top-priority-in-afterschool-programs-funded-by-covid-relief-aid/2023/10 Roughly 8 in 10 school districts spent part of their federal COVID relief funds on afterschool or summer learning. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:27:50 GMT /leadership/districts-make-tutoring-a-top-priority-in-afterschool-programs-funded-by-covid-relief-aid/2023/10 /leadership/need-more-time-to-spend-esser-funds-contact-your-state-now-ed-dept-says/2023/10 Many school officials have been seeking more time to spend the billions in one-time funds they received from federal COVID-relief packages. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:34:39 GMT /leadership/need-more-time-to-spend-esser-funds-contact-your-state-now-ed-dept-says/2023/10 /policy-politics/miguel-cardona-theres-no-magic-strategy-to-help-students-get-back-on-track/2023/10 Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said he's focused on supporting schools on work they're already doing to help students achieve. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:15:57 GMT /policy-politics/miguel-cardona-theres-no-magic-strategy-to-help-students-get-back-on-track/2023/10 /policy-politics/the-biden-administration-still-hasnt-defined-its-k-12-agenda-why/2023/10 With achievement in math and reading hitting its lowest point in decades, some want to see more urgency from the Biden administration. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 23:18:36 GMT /policy-politics/the-biden-administration-still-hasnt-defined-its-k-12-agenda-why/2023/10 /leadership/tutoring-can-be-costly-heres-how-to-make-it-cost-effective/2023/09 As a federal funding cutoff looms, some districts are finding ways to make intensive tutoring sustainable. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/tutoring-can-be-costly-heres-how-to-make-it-cost-effective/2023/09 /leadership/district-leaders-want-more-time-to-spend-esser-funds-and-more-money-too/2023/09 On Capitol Hill, superintendents pointed to big wins fueled by federal relief aid, from extended learning time to mental health support. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:32:01 GMT /leadership/district-leaders-want-more-time-to-spend-esser-funds-and-more-money-too/2023/09