Dossier
Dan McGarry
Coverage of Dan McGarry in the Nexus archive.
- COVID funding provided underfunded Philly-area schools with laptops. ‘RAMageddon’ might send them back in time
Upper Darby School District lacked technology before the pandemic, but Congress allocated $13.2 billion through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) to help districts mitigate COVID-19 impacts. This funding allowed Upper Darby to provide every student with a laptop or Chromebook, aiding in educational continuity.