Much of the spending in the first two rounds of federal Covid relief aid went toward the hardware and software needed to connect students to school remotely. Even as schools return to in-person instruction, technology and connectivity remain important priorities for school districts and charter schools included in the Burbio sample. Local education agencies plan to continue investing in student mobile devices and “technology that supports learning and enables students to learn anywhere.” Some expect to invest in better internet connectivity and on developing or supporting virtual models, online school or distance learning. Many places are investing in instructional software–included in three Burbio categories–either for remote or in-person instruction.
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More resources:
- Education Department: Covid-19 Handbook
- Education Department: Evaluation of Evidence=Based Practices on Online Learning
- EdResearch for Recovery: Improving the Quality of Distance and Blended Learning
- Data Quality Campaign: How States Are Using COVID-19 Relief Funding to Strengthen Data Systems