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COVID and Schools
Gov. Bill Lee’s proposed statewide expansion follows a string of failed attempts, narrow votes, and court reversals.
By far, this marks the city’s largest commitment to date to replace the dwindling pandemic aid.
A new report finds that at least half of new state preschool spending was backed by federal pandemic relief. More kids are enrolling, but can states keep it up?
The information shared by officials provided more details about the district's switch to a new position-based budget formula next school year.
The Village provides food, mental health support, and more to students. But it’s funded by federal pandemic relief aid called ESSER dollars, which are set to run out this year.
The change follows updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Allowing homeless students to buy their own clothes and providing them with cell phones has helped build trust and improve attendance. The end of COVID aid endangers that.
Supporters say a proposed change to the city’s real estate transfer tax would raise up to $100 million annually for a variety of efforts tackling homelessness. Critics worry it would create a political ‘slush fund.’
Peer-to-peer support models have gained traction at schools both locally and nationwide.
A new analysis finds students are making up for lost learning, but some are being left behind. There’s still time for states and districts to act.