U.S. Student Learning Post-Pandemic

SOURCE www.npr.org
New research shows U.S. students are still behind in math and reading compared to pre-pandemic levels. The Education Recovery Scorecard offers detailed data on student learning, highlighting disparities between high-income and low-income districts. Chronic absenteeism remains a significant issue affecting student achievement.

Key Points

  • Students are still behind in math and reading compared to pre-pandemic levels
  • Disparities exist between high-income and low-income districts in terms of recovery
  • Chronic absenteeism is a growing concern impacting student achievement

Pros

  • Detailed data on student learning provided by the Education Recovery Scorecard
  • Highlighted disparities between high-income and low-income districts
  • Clear connection between missing school and lower student achievement

Cons

  • Students are still behind in math and reading compared to pre-pandemic levels
  • Chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant issue affecting learning