https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/esser-funds ESSER Funds en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:56:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/education-department-restores-covid-funds-for-schools-with-some-caveats/2025/06 All state education agencies and school districts now have until March 2026 to finish spending COVID aid. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:56:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/education-department-restores-covid-funds-for-schools-with-some-caveats/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trumps-cancellation-of-states-covid-relief-funding-is-on-hold-again/2025/05 Pandemic-relief funds in 16 states have been temporarily restored—again—just days before they were set to expire. Wed, 21 May 2025 19:47:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trumps-cancellation-of-states-covid-relief-funding-is-on-hold-again/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/billions-for-schools-are-in-limbo-as-trump-admin-denies-state-funding-requests/2025/05 Chaos and confusion continue to reign as states scramble to spend the last of their COVID relief funds under new deadlines. Mon, 12 May 2025 21:21:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/billions-for-schools-are-in-limbo-as-trump-admin-denies-state-funding-requests/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/judge-reverses-ed-dept-s-abrupt-end-to-states-time-to-spend-covid-relief/2025/05 The order comes after Education Secretary Linda McMahon effectively canceled more than $1 billion in remaining pandemic relief funding. Tue, 06 May 2025 18:50:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/judge-reverses-ed-dept-s-abrupt-end-to-states-time-to-spend-covid-relief/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/tutoring-programs-are-in-limbo-after-the-expiration-of-covid-relief-aid/2025/04 Some districts have had to terminate tutoring programs or scramble to find alternate sources of funding. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:18:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/tutoring-programs-are-in-limbo-after-the-expiration-of-covid-relief-aid/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-sue-linda-mcmahon-over-drastic-and-abrupt-end-to-covid-relief-aid/2025/04 The sudden cancellation of extensions on spending COVID relief aid "triggered chaos," the states argue. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:48:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-sue-linda-mcmahon-over-drastic-and-abrupt-end-to-covid-relief-aid/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-urge-mcmahon-to-restore-federal-funds-she-canceled-without-notice/2025/04 New York's education department threatened legal action if the federal government doesn't restore pandemic relief funds. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:47:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-urge-mcmahon-to-restore-federal-funds-she-canceled-without-notice/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/schools-could-lose-millions-in-federal-dollars-after-mcmahon-changes-rules/2025/03 The federal government has rescinded deadline extensions for a majority of states to spend remaining pandemic aid. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:35:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/schools-could-lose-millions-in-federal-dollars-after-mcmahon-changes-rules/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-abruptly-tells-states-their-time-to-spend-covid-relief-has-passed/2025/03 Secretary Linda McMahon said the Education Department would no longer honor the extensions it had granted states. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 01:59:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/linda-mcmahon-abruptly-tells-states-their-time-to-spend-covid-relief-has-passed/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-get-antsy-as-education-department-layoffs-delay-millions-for-schools/2025/03 Reimbursements for federal education aid are weeks late, according to state chiefs. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:28:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-get-antsy-as-education-department-layoffs-delay-millions-for-schools/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-biden-leaves-office-what-will-his-education-legacy-be/2025/01 Biden's term was marked by unprecedented funding for schools, but no aggressive policy agenda. Did his administration do enough? Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:18:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-biden-leaves-office-what-will-his-education-legacy-be/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-budgeting-lessons-school-administrators-learned-from-esser/2024/12 District leaders recommend maintaining a list of dream priorities and looking closely at return on investment. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:27:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-budgeting-lessons-school-administrators-learned-from-esser/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/esser-is-ending-which-investments-accomplished-the-most/2024/09 Districts have until Sept. 30 to commit their last round of federal COVID aid to particular expenses. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:28:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/esser-is-ending-which-investments-accomplished-the-most/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/can-schools-meet-the-demand-for-summer-learning-as-funding-runs-out/2024/07 A Gallup report found that 45 percent of kids didn't attend a summer learning program in 2023. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/can-schools-meet-the-demand-for-summer-learning-as-funding-runs-out/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/inside-a-summer-learning-camp-with-an-uncertain-future-after-esser/2024/07 A high-poverty district offers an enriching, free summer learning program. But the end of ESSER means tough choices. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:51:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/inside-a-summer-learning-camp-with-an-uncertain-future-after-esser/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teacher-layoffs-on-the-horizon-as-esser-expires-districts-face-tough-calls/2024/06 The Great Recession offers some insight into how staff reductions might play out as ESSER funds expire. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:19:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teacher-layoffs-on-the-horizon-as-esser-expires-districts-face-tough-calls/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-the-historical-infusion-of-federal-pandemic-aid-did-for-schools/2024/06 Two new analyses of student-achievement data finds some benefits—but also deep inequities—for districts receiving federal recovery money. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:23:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-the-historical-infusion-of-federal-pandemic-aid-did-for-schools/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-ways-districts-can-prepare-for-financial-woes-to-come/2024/06 ESSER dollars are expiring soon, leaving districts to get creative with resources in future years. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:35:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-ways-districts-can-prepare-for-financial-woes-to-come/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-new-school-spending-data-show-about-a-coming-fiscal-cliff/2024/05 New data show just what COVID-relief funds did to overall school spending—and the size of the hole they might leave in school budgets. Tue, 07 May 2024 12:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-new-school-spending-data-show-about-a-coming-fiscal-cliff/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/arming-teachers-could-cause-accidents-and-more-tragedy-miguel-cardona-says/2024/05 "This is not in my opinion a smart option,” the education secretary said at an EdWeek event. Thu, 02 May 2024 23:28:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/arming-teachers-could-cause-accidents-and-more-tragedy-miguel-cardona-says/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-can-districts-get-more-time-to-spend-esser-dollars-an-explainer/2024/04 Districts can get up to 14 additional months to spend ESSER dollars on contracts—if their state and the federal government both approve. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:40:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-can-districts-get-more-time-to-spend-esser-dollars-an-explainer/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/research-center/reports/costs-concerns-calls-for-clarity-in-k-12-finance The second annual Allovue Education Finance Survey examines educators' views about school funding. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:01:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/research-center/reports/costs-concerns-calls-for-clarity-in-k-12-finance https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/spending-esser-funds-will-come-down-to-the-wire-for-some-districts-heres-why/2024/04 Schools have until September to commit federal relief dollars. In some cases, spending every last penny could be tricky. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:15:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/spending-esser-funds-will-come-down-to-the-wire-for-some-districts-heres-why/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/esser-isnt-the-only-school-funding-relief-thats-disappearing-soon/2024/02 Federal relief aid, policies to prevent schools from losing enrollment-based funding, and support for vulnerable families are expiring soon. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:23:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/esser-isnt-the-only-school-funding-relief-thats-disappearing-soon/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/counselor-to-student-ratios-show-improvement-but-looming-fiscal-cliff-may-threaten-gains/2024/02 School counselor ratios have improved, but advocates warn schools could lose mental health resources as pandemic-relief dollars dissipate. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 22:05:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/counselor-to-student-ratios-show-improvement-but-looming-fiscal-cliff-may-threaten-gains/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/4-financial-headaches-schools-may-not-be-able-to-avoid-this-year/2024/02 Hiring challenges, new and potentially expensive state laws, and intensive audits are on the horizon. Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:38:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/4-financial-headaches-schools-may-not-be-able-to-avoid-this-year/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/learning-recovery-efforts-worked-new-data-show-why-states-must-not-let-up/2024/02 Student learning recovered in record numbers, but improvements were uneven—and exacerbated some longstanding academic gaps. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:10:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/learning-recovery-efforts-worked-new-data-show-why-states-must-not-let-up/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/most-districts-say-they-dont-need-more-time-to-spend-esser-dollars/2024/02 Only 13 percent of districts surveyed by ASBO International said they plan to seek approval to spend the federal aid past the deadline. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 21:33:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/most-districts-say-they-dont-need-more-time-to-spend-esser-dollars/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/superintendents-share-the-lessons-theyve-learned-from-esser-and-look-ahead/2024/01 The four finalists for the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year award reflected on the lessons they learned from pandemic relief aid. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:49:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/superintendents-share-the-lessons-theyve-learned-from-esser-and-look-ahead/2024/01