It was just a month into the school year and teachers in Iowa's South Tama County School District already have hundreds of hours covering other classrooms.
Not that upset, actually—discontent with public schools over COVID precautions is "is being driven by a vocal but small minority," according to a new survey.
ESSER funds are allowing K-12 leaders to lower class sizes and add personnel to focus on the academic and social-emotional priorities that will help students recover.