On average, states have spent only 54.5% of their ESSER dollars, according to a new analysis from Georgetown University's FutureEd which breaks down Covid relief spending in each state.

Superintendent hires are continuing at a rapid clip so far this summer, while one leader has made an unexpected career move and yet another's tenure came to an abrupt end.

The concept holds untapped promise yet has been overlooked for many years. For whatever reason, the private sector and public education have never come together academically.

The initiative, which has been years in the making, is one of several safety measures Fairfax County Public Schools is working to put in place.