From the blog: "States and districts received nearly $190 billion in federal funds to support relief and recovery in K-12 schools through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund. Funding was allocated in three different tranches and states and districts have until September 30, 2024, to obligate the final round of remaining funds. ESSER was designed to be a one-time emergency relief program and states and districts planned their investment strategies knowing that the funding would not be renewed. However, student needs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic persist, and continued support is needed to fully close learning gaps and address student and educator wellbeing. Additionally, emerging evidence shows that students could continue to benefit from recovery innovations outside of a pandemic environment. Additionally, emerging evidence shows that students could continue to benefit from recovery innovations outside of a pandemic environment."