The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act—dubbed the CARES Act—includes over $30 billion in relief for schools and colleges. The unprecedented aid package, which President Trump signed March 27, has many wondering what’s next: How will the funds be distributed? How will relief dollars be spent? And, is it enough?

In this webinar, education experts break down how the stimulus package allocates money for K-12 schools and higher education institutions, and reporters share insights for covering the stimulus. They also provide story ideas on how to track the short- and long-term effects the relief package is expected to bring to the schools and colleges you cover.

Speakers:

• Terry Hartle, senior vice president for government and public affairs, American Council on Education
  • ACE Summary of Higher Ed Provisions in H.R. 748
• Anne Hyslop, assistant director for policy development & government relations, Alliance for Excellent Education
  • All4Ed CARES Act Summary of K-12 Ed Provisions
• Kery Murakami, federal higher education policy reporter, Inside Higher Ed
• Andrew Ujifusa, assistant editor, Education Week
• Stacia Cedillo, Education Writers Association (moderator)

This webinar was presented on March 31, 2020.