![]() ![]() The news of the potential bonuses for teachers comes as many parents of school-age children saw their first deposit of funds from the Expanded Child Tax Credit in their accounts last week. However, some are unhappy about the bonuses, believing the money would be better spent on other resources. It is unclear how many states or school districts intend to give teachers four-figure bonuses. ![]() The state of Georgia signed off on $1,000 statewide bonuses to 230,000 employees including teachers, aides, custodians, bus drivers and cafeteria workers. The Berkeley Unified School District in California plans to use about $2.8 million of the $23 million in funds received to give teachers a one-time 3.5% bonus for the coming school year, in addition to a 1% pay raise which was covered by separate funds. However, the rest of the money can largely be spent without too many strings. ![]() Schools have until 2024 to spend the $190 billion in stimulus dollars that were allotted to them in pandemic stimulus spending programs, though there are restrictions attached to how some of the money can be spent, with specific percentages allotted to learning loss. The Wall Street Journal reports that districts in Tennessee, Texas, California and Colorado and states such as Georgia have approved what they are referring to as “thank you” bonuses for teachers and staff in an attempt to boost morale following a tough year that saw teachers making an attempt to adapt to virtual teaching, resuming in-person instruction with modifications or doing a hybrid of both. Another stimulus check may not be in the works for most Americans, but one specific group of essential workers isn’t getting overlooked when it comes to receiving some extra funds, as several schools which have received stimulus money are looking to use the money to make $1,000 bonuses for their educators. ![]()
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