ESSER Strategy Planner & Spending Calculator

Compare the sustainability implications of various potential investments of American Rescue Plan funds

July 2021

• Reflect, select, and prioritize what to invest ESSER funds in — and advance equity by ensuring potential investments are aligned with students’ needs.
  
• Estimate the full cost of potential investments by going beyond face value to explore related implementation costs.
  
• Compare the sustainability implications of various potential investments.

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SEE AN EXAMPLE FROM THE FIELD: METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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