$175 billion is now available to reopen schools and address learning losses.
K–12 Education
Parents and students should have more sovereignty over their children’s education, especially by enabling parents to use Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to supplement their children’s brick-and-mortar schooling. The landmark enactment of universal ESAs in Arizona, in which every K-12 pupil will receive $6,500 for tutoring, technology, and instructional expenses, is a model for every other state. Microschools and charter schools give parents additional affordable options for their children. Well-designed testing is a key element to helping students succeed in school.
All K–12 Education
COVID-19 relief funds should flow to parents where schools remain closed.
While Congress considers spending another $130 billion to reopen schools, $53 to $63 billion of existing funds go unspent.
As Congress considers billions in new federal emergency aid for K-12 education, $13.7 billion remained unspent as of September 30th.
New aid from Congress should fund education savings accounts for vulnerable and low-income children.
Federal funding meant to help reopen schools is being misused.
As of mid-October, 50 of the nation’s 120 largest school districts remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
What to do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in schools.