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Consider This from NPR
COVID funding is ending for schools. What will it mean for students?
Jun 9, 2024
Wall Street Journal education reporter Matt Barnum discusses the impact of expiring federal funds on K-12 schools in the US. Schools are facing challenges such as program cancellations, budget cutbacks, and possible layoffs as billions of dollars in COVID funding expire, leaving students in need of ongoing support.
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- Schools face challenges maintaining crucial programs post COVID funding expiration.
- Loss of emergency funds may widen academic gaps and create instability in lower-income school districts.
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Impact of ESSER funds on public schools
The federal government provided around $190 billion in emergency relief funds for K-12 education to support schools during the pandemic. Schools like Lincoln High School in Portland and the Los Angeles Unified School District utilized the funds for targeted tutoring, mental health services, and extra teacher support. Despite the positive outcomes, as the funding ends, schools may face challenges in maintaining crucial programs, potentially leading to program cuts, staff layoffs, and increased workload for educators.
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