Addressing Chronic Absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism has long been a problem and it is unfortunately on the rise. Before the pandemic, 8 million students were deemed chronically absent. But once schools began to close…
Leading the Way
In Episode 3, leaders in two states explain how they are using ESSER funds to pursue statewide improvement efforts. In Delaware, recently retired state superintendent, Dr. Susan Bunting, along with…
Creating More Equitable Schools Amid a Pandemic. Yes, it Can Be Done!
The last big shock to the educational system before the COVID-19 pandemic was the Great Recession of 2008, which decimated K-12 budgets, cost 300,000 jobs across the U.S. public education…
Joint Comment on U.S. Department of Education Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria for American Rescue Plan Act ESSER Funds
Britt Jung U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Room 3W113 Washington, DC 20202-8240 Download the Comments RE: Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria: American Rescue Plan Act…