Education

Back in the classroom after the pandemic, children with special needs are struggling

(The Center Square) – Illinois schools continue to cope with the effects of the school shutdowns during the pandemic. Recent studies have shown that remote learning and school closures… Read More

Education

Gov. DeSantis: Nation’s report card scores show keeping schools open the right decision

(The Center Square) – The 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) rankings indicate that Florida students are “well ahead of their peers, especially with younger and educationally at-risk students… Read More

Biden administration

COVID-era school shutdowns caused historic learning losses for kids, Department of Education report shows

(The Center Square) – Pandemic-era shutdowns caused historic learning loss for grade school students, according to data released Monday by the U.S. Department of Education. The Education Department released… Read More

State Government

Missouri student test scores show pandemic restrictions hampered learning of young, vulnerable

(The Center Square) – Missouri Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven mentioned two metaphors for using 2021 student test scores – as a flashlight or hammer. “They can shed light on circumstances… Read More

National

McKinsey: School shutdowns cost students ‘significant’ losses

(The Center Square) – School shutdowns last year created devastating academic, economic and mental consequences among K-12 students that could last into their adulthoods, a new  report… Read More