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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.
Admin & Management

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

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

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

Charles Hendrix -
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.
Assistive Technology

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

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

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

Charles Hendrix -
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.
Admin & Management

Why strong internal controls are key for spending CARES Act funds

Charles Hendrix -
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.
Admin & Management

Senate confirms Miguel Cardona as secretary of education

Charles Hendrix -
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.
Admin & Management

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

Charles Hendrix -
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.
Admin & Management

How 5 states are reacting to Biden’s testing guidance

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

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

Charles Hendrix -
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.
Admin & Management

ED issues informational document on Rural Education Achievement Program

Charles Hendrix -
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.
Admin & Management

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

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

Updates to public education financial survey called for

Charles Hendrix -
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.
Admin & Management

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

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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.
Admin & Management

State legislatures face challenges for education in 2021

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

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

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