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 communities are sustaining high-impact ESSER investments in academic recovery, educator workforce and wellbeing initiatives in a new video series.
The Coalition, which was led by CCSSO, brought together 12 leading education organizations that represent leaders from practitioners in the classroom to the state capitol working to ensure the unprecedented federal investment in our nation’s schools brings about greater equity and outcomes for all students. Guided by a 10-point framework, the Coalition worked to support its members to use ESSER funds to transform long-term outcomes for all students.
The following are just a few examples from across the country.
ESSER Funding Impact on Wellbeing in Henry County
In Georgia, Henry County Schools utilized ESSER dollars to address student and staff wellbeing needs exacerbated by the pandemic through the creation of its HenryCares program, which brings mental health and wellness facilitators into K-12 schools. Hear about the program’s impact here.
ESSER Investments in Educator Pipeline: Nevada Forward Apprenticeship Program
The Nevada Forward Apprenticeship Program — a partnership between the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Nevada Department of Education — has provided the education, training and mentorship needed to add more than 400 licensed teachers in classrooms across the state to strengthen its educator pipeline. See how the program is making a difference here.
ESSER Supported Experiential Learning Credit Recovery in Saint Paul
Saint Paul Public Schools in Minnesota leveraged ESSER funds to expand its Experiential Learning Credit Recovery program to provide more high school students with opportunities for hands-on learning while earning necessary credits for graduation during the summer. Watch the video to learn more about the program here.
ESSER Investments in Academic Recovery & Wellbeing: Northfield School District Community School Program
Minnesota’s Northfield School District expanded its Community School program with ESSER funding to offer more students and families enrichment, academic and health and wellness opportunities beyond the normal school day. Watch the video here to learn more about its success.
Thank you to the state education agencies (SEA) and broader partners for their help in elevating these great stories of ESSER impact and opportunities for sustaining these promising programs.
To learn about using federal funds to sustain impactful ESSER programs, check out the Coalition’s webinar series here. You can find additional resources to support ESSER sustainability efforts here.
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