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Following the COVID Money

An ongoing investigative series on how school districts are spending $190 billion in federal pandemic relief money. With many parents in the dark about where the funds are going, reporters Linda Jacobson and Asher Lehrer-Small dig deep into the efforts of 13 school districts and two charter networks. Is the cash helping the students who need it most?
Chronic Absenteeism
Following the COVID Money

Detroit Schools Got $1.3 Billion in COVID Relief. Why It Might Not Be Enough

The long-struggling district scored more stimulus money per pupil than any other major system, but the needs in Detroit are deep and complex

Asher Lehrer-Small
Author: Asher Lehrer-Small
Following the COVID Money
Atlanta
Following the COVID Money

In Search of Equity, Divided Ga. District Taps COVID Funds for Reading Overhaul

Officials in metro-Atlanta area Fulton County hope a $90 million bet on the “science of reading” pays off

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Federal Relief Funds
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Following the COVID Money

District Attorney Launches Broad Criminal Probe into Stockton School Spending

The FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office will join investigation of possible misspending, including $7.3 million in federal relief funds on air filters

Asher Lehrer-Small
Author: Asher Lehrer-Small
Following the COVID Money
Afterschool Learning
Following the COVID Money

50 Extra School Days: This District Uplifts English Learners With COVID Aid

Central Falls, where nearly half of students are English learners, offers 2 extra hours of language instruction daily. That adds up to roughly 50 days

Asher Lehrer-Small
Author: Asher Lehrer-Small
Following the COVID Money
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Following the COVID Money

Stockton School Officials Could Face Criminal Charges After Blistering Audit

The district might also have to to repay millions of dollars to the federal government for questionable COVID air filter contract

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson

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Following the COVID Money

Stockton, CA: What Happens When a Dysfunctional District Gets $241 Million

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
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