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

Some education leaders see academic benefits from even a short-term expansion of their teaching staffs while experts caution against creating long-term financial obligations with limited funds.

UV-C ultraviolet technology that disinfects hospitals has now become more affordable—and eligible for stimulus funds—as leaders bring more students back to school.

Bloomington Public Schools educators recognize COVID's impacts but they also don't want deficit-driven language to derail their students' efforts to bounce back