Communities and the American Rescue Plan Act
Planning and Investing in Children s Recovery From the Pandemic Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 1:00 pm ET - 02:00 pm ET
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The passage of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has provided school districts with essential funds to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. With this influx of funds, it’s necessary to ensure thoughtful planning to effectively invest these new resources. High-poverty districts, in particular, will have significant resources to help students recover academically, socially, and emotionally from the pandemic.
Please join the Center for American Progress and experts from across the education field to discuss the need for creativity, collaboration with communities, and thoughtful planning as school systems prepare to spend ARPA funding during the three or more years it will be available. The event will also highlight ideas from CAP’s proposal for