How School Communities are Sustaining High-Impact Investments
As federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds are sunsetting, the Coalition to Advance Future Student Success is pleased to showcase success stories of how states and school commu
Coherent Assessment Systems from a Chief Perspective
More than 850 educators, researchers, policymakers and practitioners attended the Council of Chief State School Officers’ (CCSSO) National Conference of Student Assessment (NCSA) held in Seattle, Washington, this summer.
How States are using ESSER Funding to Support Students with Disabilities
The pandemic exacerbated inequities for many students, including those with disabilities.
How States Are Using ESSER Funds to Support English Learners and Immigrant-Origin Students
In the fall of 2020, close to 5 million English learner (EL) students were enrolled in K-12 education in the United S
How States Are Utilizing Pandemic Relief Funds to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness
COVID-19 brought forth a myriad of unprecedented obstacles. The nation’s children and school systems faced those obstacles head-on, and for students experiencing homelessness, the roadblocks were exacerbated.
How North Dakota is Preparing Future School Leaders
State education leaders understand the value of establishing and investing in a strong educator workforce to improve student outcomes.
Better Together: Lessons Learned CCSSO's State Summer Learning Network
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) released a report highlighting key insights from the St
How States Are Planning for the End of ESSER
States and districts received nearly $190 billion in federal funds to support relief and recovery in K-12 schools through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund.
Introducing the 2024 State Teachers of the Year
Inspirational, motivated and innovative are just a few ways to describe the 2024 State Teachers of the Year.
How Tennessee and Ohio are Measuring the Impact of Their Academic Recovery Investments
As states, districts and schools work to recover unfinished learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many are turning to strategies such as high-impact tutoring and out-of-school time learning.