Teachers report that their pay grew over the last two school years. But the average raises fell far below the increases teachers desired, according to a new survey.
Here are some lessons from ESSER that can help states, districts and schools get the most out of their existing dollars and build partnerships that can expand their funds going forward.
In the five states that got the highest grades—Oklahoma, Idaho, Arizona, West Virginia and Utah—public schools are free and open to all students who want to transfer between schools or districts.
Traditionally, districts start each K12 budgeting cycle by taking last year’s spending plan and deciding what needs to change. Frankly, that’s an outdated approach, argues one expert.
San Marcos Unified School District uses Amazon Business to procure paper products, office supplies, school supplies such as pencils and iPad covers, and even for car parts and other maintenance items.
The phrase "budget documents" may not be the two most exciting words in K12 education. However, a more compelling keyword search shows leaders prioritizing safety, family engagement and facilities.
Ever-advancing technology, budget constraints and encouraging a love for reading while competing with nonstop digital distractions are just a few of the many challenges school librarians face.
Studies link ESSER to slight rise in test scores. Also this week, former President Donald Trump eyes federal education funding and Google announces new AI tools.
Seattle could close 20 elementary schools. Ohio's largest district also has its eye on middle and high school adjustments. But a Colorado district has halted its closure plans.
In a global McGraw-Hill poll, more than half of educators said that issues at home, insufficient family support and other external influences are the "largest obstacles to student success."
It is tempting to think of these last ESSER funds as one-time expenditures to address limited, one-time needs. A better way to consider these funds would be as a down payment on sustainable strategies.
The solutions start with district leaders lobbying for new state policies, such as redrawing districts intentionally to serve a more racially and economically diverse mix of communities, a new report advises.
Inflation is slowly declining. However, overall costs are much higher than they were in previous years, according to the authors of a new report. Here's what to look out for.
Educators will have to take the lead on setting strategy as state guidance on artificial intelligence's use in education remains "ambiguous and underdeveloped," a new analysis says
Wichita Public Schools in Kansas will close six schools to cover a $42 million budget shortfall as San Francisco's superintendent declares "We must have fewer schools than we do now."
Superintendents and school boards are solidifying their spending plans as ESSER expires and other financial pressures mount, says Marguerite Roza, director of the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University.
Nearly 57% fewer high school seniors have submitted a new FAFSA form compared to last year's numbers. Could delays and technological errors be to blame?
Despite recent positive signs of academic recovery, the plans that administrators have for spending the rest of their ESSER funds prove some students are still struggling.
Public school enrollment rebounds in higher grades but continues to lag among younger students, and remains behind 2019 levels, newly released data shows.
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