Superintendents should be aware that federal funding sources from ESSA to ESSER let state education leaders invest in the collection and analysis of district data.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says the federal government will not micromanage schools but will ensure students receive free, appropriate public education.
District leaders, school boards, and local elected officials must show the courage and principled leadership to spend the federal dollars wisely and ensure transparency.
Not testing students and updating IEPs could change entire academic trajectories for students if they do not receive data-driven supports and services.
Lessons learned from a Texas district's multi-year equity initiative can be applied in your district. These three best practices have helped guide the effort.
