ESSER Success and Beyond

With ESSER dollars set to expire this September, district leaders face the immense challenge of addressing the still-critical pandemic recovery needs of students while experiencing a significant reduction in funding.?

But taking a typical approach to budget cutting—losing everything new and then hunkering down and cutting away at an already outmoded way of schooling—would mean missing out on?an incredible opportunity to transform schooling. ?

Instead, leaders can seize this moment by making bold decisions and trade-offs that build toward the school experiences that students deserve. This means identifying and building awareness around the most successful ESSER investments and protecting from and sustaining them beyond budget reduction decisions.?

Today we share two success stories of school districts turning ESSER investments into new visions for schooling.

ESSER Case Studies: How Two Districts Rose to the Challenge and Are Preparing for What’s Next

What do the school districts who used ESSER funds most effectively have in common? And what can we learn from these districts that have seen significant improvements in academic growth??

Our latest content provides a deep dive into the ESSER investment strategies of Indianapolis Public Schools and Metro Nashville Public Schools, and their approach to sustaining impact into the future. Read the ESSER case studies.

The Strategic Small School: Supporting Equity and Sustainability in Schools of Every Size

A projected 6% decline in public school enrollment by 2030 is leaving many leaders questioning the financial viability of the small schools in their districts. How can leaders protect the benefits these schools offer, while creating more sustainable schooling models and more equitable student experiences??Click here to learn about strategic small schools.

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