COVID Stimulus
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A report from the testing group NWEA also estimates that Hispanic students in particular need more academic support during their recovery from the pandemic.
School leaders say facilities spending will help with academics and engagement in the long run. But the decision also left them less pandemic money to spend on learning loss.
As ESSER money expires, new research suggests that pandemic dollars helped academic recovery, but a lot more will be needed for a full recovery.
Families can start enrolling in academic, enrichment, and transition programs for the summer.
By far, this marks the city’s largest commitment to date to replace the dwindling pandemic aid.
A new report finds that at least half of new state preschool spending was backed by federal pandemic relief. More kids are enrolling, but can states keep it up?
The information shared by officials provided more details about the district's switch to a new position-based budget formula next school year.
The Village provides food, mental health support, and more to students. But it’s funded by federal pandemic relief aid called ESSER dollars, which are set to run out this year.
Allowing homeless students to buy their own clothes and providing them with cell phones has helped build trust and improve attendance. The end of COVID aid endangers that.
Supporters say a proposed change to the city’s real estate transfer tax would raise up to $100 million annually for a variety of efforts tackling homelessness. Critics worry it would create a political ‘slush fund.’
Some states may kick in extra money, but school districts will likely have to cut other programs or shrink the size of their tutoring programs to make the finances work.
The department is currently helping 25 Spanish-speaking applicants. But funding for the team will run out in September unless state lawmakers step in.
“How fair is it to identify a concern but then not have the resources to address the concern?” one social worker asked the school board.
As of October, at least 90,000 food benefits remained unused in New York City, totaling at least $35 million in unspent funds.
This is a critical year as the nation grapples with the long-term effects of the pandemic, a presidential election, a refugee crisis, and a technological revolution.
Districts like Cincinnati Public Schools have hired staff with COVID relief funds who help families experiencing homelessness seek housing assistance.
A short hotel stay can help homeless students stay in school while their families figure out next steps.
With COVID relief funds set to end and modest increases in local revenue, the Illinois education budget likely won’t see major increases in the upcoming years.
Denver Public Schools is spending federal COVID money on a curriculum of mental health activities to help reduce students’ anxiety.