THIS PART OF THE FEDERAL ARP FUNDING requires states to detail how they would support economically disadvantaged students, English-language learners, and others. Some state plans are explicit as to whether or not remote-learning options will continue in the fall and others have put a big emphasis on mental health and professional development for teachers. The only thing this EdWeek article mentions about NYS is just that money will be used to expand facilities for charter schools... clearly public ed advocacy work is never done.

MOST EDUCATORS ARE STEPPING ON THE gas to get all children back in seats in school buildings. With children not yet vaccinated however, some families may not be ready to take that step. Stakeholder groups have differing opinions as to whether a remote option should continue to be mandated next year.