Archive for June 2025
Big Wins for Schools and Students: Supreme Court Ruling, ESSER Flexibility Restored, and Voucher Proposal Stalls
From a Supreme Court victory protecting broadband access to the restoration of ESSER reimbursements for all states—and a major setback for the federal voucher proposal—this week brought several wins for schools and students
Read MoreESSER Liquidation Update
On March 28, the Department informed SEAs that the Administration has canceled any prior approval for “late liquidation” of remaining funds from a variety of federal pandemic recovery funds, including American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER and Homeless Children and Youth (HCY) funds.
Read MoreUSED Budget Summary Proposes Drastic Cuts to K12
On May 30, Trump Administration released additional budget materials to Congress for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). While not officially the full FY26 budget proposal, this information builds upon the “skinny budget” and provides specific funding requests for programs.
Read MoreMay 2025: AESA State Examiner
This month’s report for May 2025 will examine emerging state policies on teaching the “Success Sequence.”
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