CCSD is seeing promising signs of recovery through investments supported by $777 million in funding from the federal government to address pandemic recovery and learning acceleration.
As of January 2024, 91% of CCSD’s ARP/ESSER III funds have been obligated, meaning CCSD is well on track to spend every dollar provided. Early indicators of impact include:
- Unprecedented investments in Tier I curriculum and academic interventions are paying off with positive trends in English Language Arts (ELA) in elementary and high school schools and positive progress in mathematics for all student groups in grades 3-8.
- Monetary retention bonuses supported the retention of employees faced with immense pandemic-related pressures, and relocation incentives supported the addition of over 2,000 new teachers.
- Positive trends in chronic absenteeism rates and students reporting positive relationships at school were impacted by immediate interventions to support student wellness, mental health, and safety.
Dive deeper: The full 2023 ARP ESSER III Annual Use of Funds Report, an interactive financial dashboard, and program highlights can be found on future.ccsd.net/.
