A new report shows that American students are currently half a grade level behind pre-pandemic achievement in math and reading. There have been no improvements across states since 2019, with high-income districts recovering at a much faster pace than low-income areas. Chronic absenteeism remains a major challenge, exacerbated during the pandemic, although some improvements have been noticed recently. Researchers emphasize the need for focused funding and support from community leaders to address these educational inequities and improve student attendance.
The full impact of the rise in absenteeism is not yet clear, and mayors, employers, and other leaders should help address chronic absenteeism.
No state showed improvements in both math and reading from 2019 to 2024, highlighting a persistent educational gap.
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