what federal aid? we will talk about that, how much we are talking about, and the difference it will make. we are talking about how these dollars will be put to work, given the school closures and economic dislocations have made this an extraordinarily difficult time for education. but also, a huge part, an opportunity to rethink how schools spend dollars and serve kids. we will talk both about how schools get the resources they need, but also, how do we spend those resources in ways that make bigger a bigger difference for america s students? before we get into the conversation, i want to introduce you to our panel. we have god with us we have got with us today brandon wright, of the thomas b. fordham institute. and my co-editor on our recent book, getting the most bang for your buck. we have got karen hawley miles, the president and ceo of education resource strategies. karen, among her copious writings and consulting work, always good to deliver a phenomenal chapter in
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