This Reuters article describes the layoffs in K12 related to the economic downturn related to the Covid pandemic; 469,000 nationwide. With great uncertainty for how schools will function in the Fall, if schools must rely in part or totally on an online approach, more rather than fewer educators are required. The article explains why districts with a higher proportion of low income families experience the greatest damage from any reduction of funds. At present, a House bill sent to the Senate contains funds focused on K12, but the Senate has made it clear that the bill will not be passed as written.