Charles Hendrix

Charles Hendrix has been writing about federal K-12 education policy, including the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, since 2006, and has in-depth knowledge of Capitol Hill and the federal legislative process. He is a senior editor with LRP Publications and the author of What Do I Do When® The Answer Book on Title I – Fourth Edition. He lives in South Florida with his son and their trusted chiweenie, Junior.

Biden’s American Jobs Plan would provide $100 billion for school construction, repair

The money, half supplied through direct grants and the other $50 billion through bonds, also includes $45 billion to replace lead water pipes nationwide.

Here’s a state-by-state breakdown of education stimulus funds

U.S. Education Department will be making nearly $122 billion in ESSER funds allocated as part of the American Rescue Plan Act available to state educational agencies this month.

Side-by-side: ESSER, ESSER II, and ARP ESSER allowable activities

What money from the three funding bills - CARES Act, CRRSA Act, and the American Rescue Plan, can be spent on.

Senate passes relief bill with billions in education funding, sends back to House

The Senate passed its version of a relief package that includes approximately $126 billion in funding for K-12 education, down from the nearly $130 billion provided by the House.

Why strong internal controls are key for spending CARES Act funds

While guidance on CARES Act auditing isn't clear and can be a "moving target," all federal grantees and subgrantees are required to conduct self-assessments, reviews, and internal audits.

Senate confirms Miguel Cardona as secretary of education

Reaction to the confirmation from education groups was mostly positive, with many stating they are ready to work with the new education secretary on key issues.

$130B for education passes House in COVID-19 relief bill

Democratic leadership in Congress is aiming to pass the full bill by March 14, but the relief act faces changes as the Senate begins work on the legislation this week.

How 5 states are reacting to Biden’s testing guidance

While some applauded the flexibility from accountability and reporting, the requirement to administer statewide summative tests has been met with concern in many quarters.

House committee to mark up relief measure that includes $130B in K-12 funding

If approved by the Democratic-controlled committee, the legislative proposal would be included in a mammoth budget reconciliation package that would fund President Biden's COVID-19 relief priorities.

ED issues informational document on Rural Education Achievement Program

New guidance addresses the requests of small, rural LEAs to provide clear and current information on how to apply for and use Rural Education Achievement Program funds.

Biden’s COVID-19 relief plan includes $170B for education

Biden's plan calls for $130 billion in funds to provide flexible resources for K-12 schools to reopen or provide distance learning.

Updates to public education financial survey called for

The only source of annual statistics about total revenue and expenditures for public elementary and secondary education at the state level needs changes in light of COVID, according to the U.S. Education Department's National Center for Education Statistics.

Michigan Ed Department: Don’t look to us for CARES Act spending guidance

School district superintendents in the state have been told not to seek state approvals for uses of federal coronavirus relief funds, but rather to follow U.S. Department of the Treasury criteria.

State legislatures face challenges for education in 2021

As states move into COVID recovery mode, lawmakers and policymakers are assessing the impacts of the pandemic on budgets, accountability and student achievement gaps.

Senate passes 1-week funding extension, sends measure to Trump

Unless the president signs the continuing resolution, the federal government will shut down at midnight on Dec. 12.