ED released two-thirds of each state's ARP ESSER allocation in March, with the remaining one-third of funds to be released upon approval of the ARP ESSER state plan.

California will add the COVID vaccine to its list of 10 mandatory school vaccinations as soon as medicines receive full FDA approval, which could occur before Jan. 1.

The effects can be devastating on students, but the right interventions and responses from districts and educators can make a difference.

Schools that saw COVID surges after opening without mask mandates are now seeing cases decline as outbreaks spread where face coverings are largely optional.