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ED Announces Policy Shift in Dispersing Late COVID-relief DollarsAASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, Finance & Budgets, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published February 20, 2025
Yesterday, the Department of Education announced that going forward states will need to pay first for … -
PEP Talk Episode 32: School District Spending of American Rescue Plan FundingResource | Podcast | PEP Talk, American Rescue Plan, Finance & Budgets, Advocacy & Policy
On this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant discusses the newest edition of the American Rescue Plan … -
The Advocate September 2024: School District Spending of American Rescue Plan Funding Part VAASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, Finance & Budgets, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published September 10, 2024
Reporting how this funding was spent by districts has been an ongoing project for AASA over the past … -
School District Spending of American Rescue Plan FundingResource | Report | American Rescue Plan, Finance & Budgets, Advocacy & Policy
AASA surveyed district leaders about how they're using American Rescue Plan (ARP) and other federal … -
ARP Funds for Homeless Students Must Be Obligated—Here’s a Checklist On Good Options for Your LEAAASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, Finance & Budgets, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published August 22, 2024
AASA’s trusted partner, SchoolHouse Connection, just released a new 2-pager that contains a great checklist … -
It’s the Final Spend-down: Five Ideas for Any Remaining ESSER Funds
AASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, Finance & Budgets, District & School Operations, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published August 8, 2024
This blog post provides four questions to ask yourself while deciding how to spend any remaining ESSER … -
Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)— Sustaining SummerAASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, District & School Operations, Curriculum & Assessment, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published July 3, 2024
This is the thirteenth installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA Immediate Past President Gladys … -
Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)—A Countdown ChecklistAASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, District & School Operations, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published May 21, 2024
This is the twelfth installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA President Gladys Cruz. -
AASA and NCAN Publish FAFSA/Summer Melt GuideAASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, College- Career- and Life-Readiness, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published May 20, 2024
AASA and NCAN have published a new recommendations guide to prevent the summer melt and keep this … -
Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)—Creating Connections with Students and FamiliesAASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, Finance & Budgets, Curriculum & Assessment, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published April 16, 2024
This is the eleventh installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA President Gladys Cruz. -
USED Releases Guidance on Federal Property InterestAASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, Finance & Budgets, District & School Operations, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published April 2, 2024
Last week, ED issued guidance regarding the government-wide recording and reporting requirements for … -
Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)— Preparing Educators for a Great SummerAASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, Curriculum & Assessment, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published March 28, 2024
This is the tenth installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA President Gladys Cruz. -
The Advocate March 2024: ESSER Late LiquidationAASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, District & School Operations, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published March 8, 2024
This month's edition of The Advocate focuses on the late liquidation for ESSER dollars ahead of the September … -
Guest Post: Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)— Effectively Recruiting Students
AASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, District & School Operations, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published February 27, 2024
This is the nineth installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA President Gladys Cruz. -
Important Reminder: Additional Time is Available for Districts to Spend Down ESSER III
AASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, District & School Operations, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published January 24, 2024
AASA has heard from superintendents who would like to extend the timeline for spending ARP dollars and … -
Guest Post: Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)— Planning Engaging EnrichmentAASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, Finance & Budgets, District & School Operations, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published January 18, 2024
This is the eighth installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA President Gladys Cruz. -
ESSER in Action in Massachusetts: Berkley- A Community of CareAASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, District & School Operations, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published December 21, 2023
AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is launching a series, ESSER in Action, highlighting how … -
Guest Post: Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)— Planning Summer Learning that Works for Educators
AASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, Finance & Budgets, District & School Operations, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published December 12, 2023
This is the seventh installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA President Gladys Cruz. -
ESSER in Action in Iowa: Dial M for MarshalltownAASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, District & School Operations, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published November 9, 2023
AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is launching a series, ESSER in Action, highlighting how … -
Guest Post: Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)— Putting Together the Pieces of Your Summer Program Puzzle
AASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, Finance & Budgets, District & School Operations, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published November 9, 2023
This is the sixth installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA President Gladys Cruz.
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