Articles by: Susan Gentz

Susan comes from a strong policy background as a former staffer in the United States Senate and Legislative Aide in the Iowa House of Representatives.

Along with experience at both federal and state levels, she served as the Deputy Executive Director for the Center for Digital Education, worked for a government relations firm in Arlington, VA and heavily worked on federal and state education policy at iNACOL, where she wrote published reports to move the field forward with innovative learning models, best practices, and policy recommendations.

Legislative Edtech Policy: What to Expect in 2023-24

By Susan Gentz published 11 July 23

A look back at what happened in the most recent legislative sessions across the U.S. and a look ahead to what we should expect in January 2024

What Happens To Education Institutions When A Bank Fails?

By Susan Gentz published 21 March 23

The recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank should have implications for the way many education institutions go about their banking

ARRA vs. ARPA: What Can Education Leaders Learn About Funding?

By Susan Gentz published 4 January 23

By comparing ARRA and ARPA, district leaders can learn what works and what doesn’t for stimulus spending

The Midterm Election: What Do The Results Mean for Education?

By Susan Gentz published 28 November 22

How the recent midterm election cycle will impact schools across the country

Have We Learned Any Lessons From Administering Federal Stimulus Funds for Education?

By Susan Gentz published 26 October 22

Looking back at how federal stimulus funds have been administered can help guide current efforts

What 4 Atypical Shocks Are Coming in Education?

By Susan Gentz published 19 September 22

Preparing for a potential wild ride in education over the next few years

The Final Countdown: GEER Edition

By Susan Gentz published 25 August 22

GEER I funds need to be used by school districts soon or be lost completely

The Time to Obligate ESSER Funds is Now

By Susan Gentz published 18 July 22

Millions in ESSER funds need to be obligated by schools and districts before the rapidly approaching deadline of September 30

Leveraging Funds To Improve Schools and Meet the Needs of All Students

By Susan Gentz, Trent Grundmeyer published 10 November 21

Flush with funding, K-12 superintendents have to make sure spending solves current problems and provides investment in the future

What The Build Back Better Act Will Mean for Education

By Susan Gentz published 20 September 21

The Build Back Better Act should create new opportunities to boost education infrastructure and increase accessibility

How States and Districts Are Using ARPA Funds

By Susan Gentz published 23 July 21

The use of American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA funds, has been varied across the nation

Extended Learning Time: 5 Things to Consider

By Susan Gentz last updated 7 June 21

As districts consider extended learning time, it's critical that these programs are not just treated as additional learning time

ESSER Funding: 5 Ways to Use it to Address Learning Loss

By Susan Gentz published 11 May 21

How ESSER funding can be used to help students get back on track

District-Owned Homeschooling: COVID-19 Spurs New Learning and Funding Models

By Susan Gentz published 13 April 21

District-owned homeschooling is an opportunity for districts and parents to partner for individualized learning

The American Rescue Plan Includes $122 Billion for Education: How Can it Be Used?

By Susan Gentz published 12 March 21

The American Rescue Plan provides more dollars for education than in the prior two rounds of funding, but there are also more requirements

New COVID Stimulus Package Offers Schools More Funding to Innovate

By Susan Gentz published 7 January 21

How districts can use stimulus funds to address learning loss and drive innovation

Biden Selects Connecticut Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona to Lead the Department of Education

By Susan Gentz published 23 December 20

Miguel Cardona faces many challenges if confirmed as Secretary of Education

A First Look at Education Leaders & Priorities for the Biden Administration

By Susan Gentz last updated 11 November 20

President-elect Joe Biden hasn’t officially been declared the winner yet, but the Biden team is forging ahead with planning for the transition into office in just two months.

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