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Supplemental Cash Flow Information
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]  
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as well as the June 30, 2020 balance. The June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020 balances sum to the amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:
June 30, 2021June 30, 2020December 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents$427,142 $284,008 $750,147 
Restricted cash106,770 33,122 117,151 
Total Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows$533,912 $317,130 $867,298 

Restricted cash includes cash equivalents held to collateralize standby letters of credit. In addition, Laureate may at times hold a United States deposit for a letter of credit in lieu of a surety bond, or otherwise have cash that is not immediately available for use in current operations. See also Note 10, Commitments and Contingencies.