Austin Estes

Program Dir, COVID Relief Data Project, @CCSSO. Formerly @CTEworks. Ed policy wonk, marathon runner, drummer. Opinions my own.

[Austin Estes @austin_estes]

Starting soon! States are collectively investing more than $1.4 billion from the ESSER state set-aside to strengthen the educator workforce. Learn how!

[CCSSO @CCSSO]

States are using #ESSER funds to fortify their teacher workforce.

Join us TODAY at 3PM ET to hear from state & local education leaders on how these investments are making an impact on teacher recruitment & retention https://t.co/SxusrFhS0H. #StatesLeading

[CCSSO @CCSSO]

JOIN US: Hear how states have leveraged #ESSER funding to improve teacher recruitment & retention.

Join @CCSSO for a webinar on 6/22!

Learn more and register here: https://t.co/SxusrFhS0H. #StatesLeading

[Austin Estes @austin_estes]

.@UTPublicEd used state #ESSER funds to expand the widely successful Digital Teaching & Learning grant. Learn about the impact of these funds in @CCSSO's latest blog post: https://t.co/uHGiTeHmYu

[Ryan Reyna @RyanEReyna]

Lessons from a 9-Month Design Sprint in How to Link K-12, College & Work @The74 https://t.co/4f9hj08pUV

[Austin Estes @austin_estes]

#ESSER funds enabled states to strengthen digital learning by building educator capacity, differentiating student supports, eliminating policy barriers and leveraging HQ instructional materials. Read our latest Road to Recovery report @CCSSO https://t.co/lVttqcI8sL #StatesLeading

[Education Writers Association @EdWriters]

Join us TODAY for a webinar covering #COVID19 federal relief monies, moderated by @JenPignolet of the Akron Beacon Journal, with guests Austin Estes and Peter Zamora of @CCSSO Open to anyone new(er) to the topic, or those looking for a refresher.

https://t.co/pKO4hsRN87

[CCSSO @CCSSO]

During @CCSSO's 2023 Legislative Conference, state education leaders discussed how #ESSER investments are making an impact across the country and plans for sustainability.

More in @K12DiveNews⬇️. https://t.co/k6lYZOkZUL. #StatesLeading #ESSERImpact

[Austin Estes @austin_estes]

Let’s go!!!! 🦉🦉🦉

[NCAA March Madness @MarchMadnessMBB]

(9) FLORIDA ATLANTIC DANCES TO THE FINAL FOUR 🔥

The Owls take down (3) Kansas State 79-76 to advance to their first ever Final Four! #MarchMadness

[NCAA March Madness @MarchMadnessMBB]

(9) FAU KEEPS DANCING 🕺

The Owls knock off (4) Tennessee 62-55 to advance to the Elite 8! #MarchMadness

[CCSSO @CCSSO]

.@CCSSO’s 'Investment to Impact: ESSER in the States' event illustrated the impact of ESSER set-aside funds in several states.

Read more in @educationweek⬇️. #StatesLeading #ESSERImpact
https://t.co/JzpSPWK2iU

[Austin Estes @austin_estes]

Great summary of yesterday's ESSER Investment to Impact event on state recovery efforts. What an inspiring set of panelists! More info at https://t.co/jkCLaiekwN

[Education Week @educationweek]

The @CCSSO highlighted how state education agencies have used federal pandemic aid. https://t.co/xqMRaGZ1GT

[Austin Estes @austin_estes]

Go owls!!!

[NCAA March Madness @MarchMadnessMBB]

(9) FLORIDA ATLANTIC IS STILL DANCING 🕺

The Owls take down (16) FDU 78-70 to advance to the Sweet 16! #MarchMadness

[Austin Estes @austin_estes]

My alma mater @FloridaAtlantic wins on economic mobility. Let's see if they can win against Memphis tomorrow night! Go Owls! https://t.co/Zhc6mGqJiR

[Austin Estes @austin_estes]

"School districts are spending the $122 billion in federal Covid-relief funds nearly twice as fast as they used to, and despite a slow start most are now on track to use the funds before they expire next year."

[Ben Chapman @ChapmanReports]

American schools districts are spending the $122 billion in federal Covid-relief funds nearly twice as fast as they used to - $5.1 billion each month on areas such as teachers, counselors, technology, and upgrades to school facilities

https://t.co/8a1weblGJo

[Austin Estes @austin_estes]

"Now, in sharp contrast to earlier predictions, observers say most schools are on track to meet the deadlines and avoid losing any of the coveted federal funds." From @patrick_wall and Julian Shen-Berro https://t.co/E0v7IYaSOH

[Marguerite Roza @MargueriteRoza]

Worried that districts aren't spending ESSER fast enough?

Recent data show districts have picked up the pace. The average district is now on track to spend it down by Sept '24 deadline.

[Austin Estes @austin_estes]

From @laurainegenota at @educationweek: "Kyle Brewer, the telehealth administrator for the University of Mississippi Medical Center, said the COVID relief money is 'a jumping-off point for care in schools in the future.'” https://t.co/rQQWQqxXuS

[Austin Estes @austin_estes]

States are dedicating more than $1B of ESSER money to support student and staff well-being, including @MissDeptEd, which used emergency relief funding to launch a statewide telehealth service. Exciting to see this program getting some national coverage

[Austin Estes @austin_estes]

From Chris Duncombe and Eric Syverson at @EdCommission: "By locating telehealth and teletherapy services in schools, the state wants to help students address their health needs with services that may otherwise not be available in close proximity" https://t.co/TW7lpsYMMQ

[Austin Estes @austin_estes]

Honestly struggling to wrap my mind around the way ESSER spending is being covered. Schools are about where we would expect them to be in spending down a six-year grant https://t.co/ueHSk888TE