Biden administration advances education reform initiatives

The Biden-Harris administration is continuing its relentless pursuit to transform America’s public education system, despite repeated attempts by conservative Republicans and controversial rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court to block key initiatives like student debt cancellation. On Wednesday, Sept. 4, the White House released a comprehensive& fact sheet& outlining the administration’s bold actions to ensure that every student in the country has access to the resources they need to succeed.Since taking office, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have championed education as the bedrock of America’s democracy and the foundation for opportunity. Their administration has delivered the largest-ever federal investment in K-12 education through the& American Rescue Plan (ARP), allocating $130 billion to schools nationwide. The White House said the funding has had a transformative effect, particularly in communities hit hardest by the pandemic.A groundbreaking& study& by Harvard and Stanford revealed that schools receiving federal COVID-19 relief funds—ranging from $4,000 to more than $13,000 per student—are already seeing significant improvements in academic performance. Administration officials proclaimed that the long-term economic benefits are expected to be just as impressive, with the investments likely to lead to higher future earnings for students, especially those from low-income backgrounds. They said research...