The research is clear. Schools that invest in comprehensive afterschool and summer programs see the positive effects they have on student engagement and learning. Yet, district leaders can do more to support these programs for students with the help of pandemic relief dollars.

Indiana's 2023 superintendent of the year Marilyn S. Hissong worked on a bil that provides scholarships teachers earning their certifications.

District and state officials can find ways to sustain the funding that has effectively supported students of color and students from low-income backgrounds for the past three years.

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Education issued a letter to state grantees acknowledging that state education agencies are eligible for a 14-month extension to spend their American Rescue Plan funds upon request.