ClassWallet EANS Success Story
$1.2 Billion Distributed Securely to Support
America's Non-Public Schools
How Digital Wallet Technology Supported the Nation's Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) Program
From 2021-2025, these unprecedented funds were used to address COVID-related pandemic expenses to help address learning loss, improve education technology, and solve for a variety of other educational issues the pandemic created.
When the federal government allocated $5.5 billion through the Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools program to address COVID-19's devastating impact on education, the challenge wasn't just funding; it was distribution. How could agencies possibly distribute funding securely, efficiently and compliantly during a pandemic?
ClassWallet emerged as the solution that made it work for all stakeholders - including families, schools and other education service providers - fundamentally changing how emergency education funding reaches the classroom.
Unprecedented Scale, Measurable Results
"Did these purchases improve reading, math, physical health, mental health?"
97%
of respondents said these purchases improved reading, math, physical and / or mental health of students.
The Numbers Tell a Compelling Story
Since its creation in 2014, ClassWallet's platform has supported 37 states with the secure distribution of more than $6.5 billion in funding. This includes distributing $1.2 billion in EANS allocations for 12 states from 2021-2025 that transformed learning environments for thousands of non-public schools.
But the true measure of success goes beyond dollars distribute. It's in the outcomes achieved.
According to ClassWallet's comprehensive purchasing trends survey, an overwhelming 97% of respondents reported that their EANS purchases improved reading, math, physical health, or mental health outcomes for students. This isn't just statistical success; it represents real classrooms where students are thriving because resources arrived when and where they were needed most.
User Responses
These purchases have improved student learning, increased our abilities to keep students healthy among widespread illness and drastically helped with the mental health of staff and students by increasing our abilities to provide continuous learning with more ease while students have to be home.
YES! They provided additional assistance to the students which allowed the teachers to help the students with their learning disabilities.
The improvement in technology allowed us to create engaging lessons through web-based resources. The increased reliability in internet access allowed us to do seasonal testing to monitor student performance. This data was used to help teachers adjust the curriculum to close learning gaps in math, science, and reading.
These purchases significantly improved our reading and math program, as well as the assurance our air was clean, and we were able to keep everyone healthy.
Yes, having student access on laptops to all curriculum, plus our library, and online materials has enhanced the entire learning experience!
Improvement in student engagement and delivery of remediation programming that helped improved reading and math.
Technology Leading the Way
The Survey Data Reveals How Schools Prioritized Their Spending
Educational technology dominated, with 86% of schools investing in tools to assist students, educators, and staff with remote or hybrid learning. These weren't frivolous purchases - schools strategically deployed funds to close learning gaps that emerged during the pandemic.
One Florida educator captured this impact perfectly: "We updated technology to help students close the learning gaps due to COVID. Without a doubt, all of the technology we have gained through EANS funds have helped and will continue to help improve student achievement for many years to come."
Beyond technology, schools invested in redeveloping instructional plans (37%), education and support services (26%), sanitizing supplies (26%), air purification systems (19%), and materials for implementing public health protocols (18%). Each category addressed urgent pandemic-related needs while building long-term educational capacity.
EANS Funded Purchases by Category
Details
Educational Technology
Assist students, educators, and other staff with remote or hybrid learning
Materials, Supplies, or Equipment
For implementing public health protocols, including guidelines and recommendations from the CDC
Redeveloping Instructional Plans
For implementing public health protocols, including guidelines and recommendations from the CDC
Improving Ventilation Systems
Education and Support Assistance
Initiating and maintaining education and support assistance for remote or hybrid learning or to address learning loss
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Sanitizing Supplies
Supplies to sanitize, disinfect, and clean school facilities
Staff Training and Professional Development
On sanitation, the use of PPE and minimizing the spread of infectious diseases
Air Purification Systems
Portable air purification systems to ensure healthy air
Leasing of Sites or Spaces
Ensure safe social distancing
Physical Barriers
Facilitate social distancing
COVID Testing
Expanding capacity to administer coronavirus testing to effectively monitor and suppress coronavirus
We were also able to use the funding for desks with whiteboard tops. This allows teachers to place students in groups depending on reading and math abilities for differentiated instruction. The STEM labs provide a space for engaging in hands-on activities for the students to discover solutions to real-world problems.
-Florida EANS User
We updated technology to help students close the learning gaps due to COVID. Without a doubt, all of the technology we have gained through EANS funds have helped and will continue to help improve student achievement for many years to come.
-FL EANS User
EANS helped us greatly in bridging the learning gap by allowing movable classroom furniture for small group and individualized instruction, updated technology to keep the lines of communication open and provide greater opportunities for engagement, and services that helped students achieve learning goals.
-FL EANS User
The ClassWallet Advantage
What Distinguished ClassWallet's EANS Success Was Its Comprehensive Approach
This infrastructure provided state agencies with the confidence to manage funds efficiently while maintaining rigorous oversight and accountability.
White-Glove Dedicated Support Teams
Streamlined Financial Disbursement
Audit-Ready Reporting
Real Impact in Real Classrooms
The testimonials from EANS users painted a vivid picture of transformation. Schools reported updated technology enabled one-on-one instruction, movable classroom furniture supporting differentiated learning, and STEM labs providing hands-on problem-solving experiences. One school administrator noted that EANS funding allowed them to conduct summer school for the first time in their 70-year history.
As non-public schools continue navigating post-pandemic challenges, ClassWallet's platform stands as proof that when you combine purpose with the right people and technology, emergency funding can create lasting educational improvement.
"What was the single greatest impact you wanted?"
Updated technology - digital TV's and Amplifiers for teachers to wear in each classroom. Secondly, funds allowed us to have a summer school for the first time in our 70 year history.
The ability to provide air purifiers in every area that staff and students meet; also, devices and computers allowing students to remain in protected distances to avoid viruses (especially COVID). These devices need constant charging; EANS provided the means to purchase needed charging stations. Also, our campus is an acre with four buildings; the students are monitored to avoid contact with neighbor's and strangers that could possible be carrying a virus. Our new camera system covers blind spots; a major help in keeping staff and students safe. Each class has smart boards, helping with keeping classes isolated and safe while using the equipment.
We were able to update our technology for every student. Supply online assistance and extra programs in areas were students were struggling.
New computers, Smart board cabinets to help secure the student's and teacher's work. cleaning supplies, comfortable chairs and desks, Science equipment to enhance the STEM program.
We updated technology to help students close the learning gaps due to COVID. Having the new tablets for students to use while working on their IXL (live diagnostic program) that is specifically used for measuring student performance and identify learning gaps to focus on has been a blessing. Without a doubt, all of the technology we have gained through EANS funds have helped and will continue to help improve student achievement for many years to come.
EANS helped us greatly in bridging the learning gap by allowing movable classroom furniture for small group and individualized instruction, updated technology to keep the lines of communication open and provide greater opportunities for engagement, and services that helped students achieve learning goals.
The single greatest impact the EANS funding provided for our school was improved test scores through services.
We were also able to use the funding for desks with whiteboard tops. This allows teachers to place students in groups depending on reading and math abilities for differentiated instruction. The STEM labs provide a space for engaging in hands-on activities for the students to discover solutions to real-world problems.
We updated technology and provided computers to help with distance learning and one-on-one instruction. We created outdoor classroom to provide students fresh air in a comfortable learning environment. We implemented services that allowed students to close the gaps.
The upgrading of our Technology across the board has been a super plus to our student's learning experience. It has also given our teaching staff the ability to take their teaching methods to the next level; whereas our students are impacted and excited about learning.
New computers, smart boards and curriculum, both digital and textbooks.
Updated Technology. We replaced aging teacher computers, purchased Interactive white boards for the classroom, paid for Chromebooks for 4th and 5th grade, and replaced the computer labs computers.
Disclaimer: ClassWallet does not approve any EANS submitted requests. What is approved in one state may not be approved in another state. Please use this guide as a resource only. Any questions about order approvals should be sent to your local state program administrator for clarity.