State of the State is the monthly round up of policy and research for the state of Michigan from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR). Matt Grossmann and Arnold Weinfeld from IPPSR are joined by economist Charley Ballard to discuss the latest in politics and the economy.

Bryan Beverly is director of the Office of K-12 Outreach in MSU’s College of Education. He and members of the team join the conversation to talk about their work on how school districts are responding to expiring COVID-19 funds.

Conversation Highlights:

(1:12) – Beverly introduces his team and describes the research.

(2:47) – Tyler Thur adds his perspective.

(6:11) – Abigail Bies adds her perspective.

(7:02) – Are districts having to cut back on programs?

(9:37) – Are there examples school districts can point to that was successful due to temporary funding?

(13:40) – Closing thoughts