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The pandemic exacerbated inequities for many students, including those with disabilities. The number of students receiving Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) services in schools dropped from 7.3 million in 2019-2020 to 7.2 million in 2020-2021
In the fall of 2020, close to 5 million English learner (EL) students were enrolled in K-12 education in the United States, representing 10% of total enrollment. Children in immigrant families account for more than 20 percent of all children in the United States.
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. Estimates for the 2021-2022 school year put the population of K-12 students experiencing homelessness
State education leaders understand the value of establishing and investing in a strong educator workforce to improve student outcomes. Research shows that effective school principals can increase student learning by up to three months annually, resulting in a positive impact on their overall success.
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) released a report highlighting key insights from the State Summer Learning Network — a multistate partnership to transform how states leverage the summer months to improve student achievement.
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. Funding was allocated in three different tranches and states and districts have until September 30, 2024, to obligate the final round of remaining funds.
Inspirational, motivated and innovative are just a few ways to describe the 2024 State Teachers of the Year. This remarkable group of educators represents the kind of dedication and effectiveness that defines the best in the profession.
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. With an unprecedented allocation of relief money from the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund
As the school year is about to begin and students across the country anticipate a fresh start, full of new experiences, knowledge, skills and friends, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is proud to elevate stories of states celebrating student agency and voice year-round.