When I read the results of NASSP’s recent survey and heard what principals around the country had to say, I was surprised so many of them reported that their districts haven’t consulted them enough about how state and federal COVID-19 relief funds are spent.

According to the survey, only 27 percent “strongly agree” that their district appropriately consulted them about how to use COVID-relief financial aid for their school. And only 29 percent “strongly agree” that they have adequate resources (including teaching materials and other supplies) to support students in their building.