Test scores in Berkeley have rebounded faster than in most California districts
Berkeley elementary and middle school students in California have shown improvement in test scores since before the pandemic, outpacing most school districts in the state.
Students in school districts with wealthier families tended to have less learning loss during the pandemic. [ more ]
The New York Times discovers school-lockdown learning loss - three years late
The New York Times is facing criticism for publishing an editorial about the learning loss in schools that is not new or surprising.
Parents' concerns about the negative impact of school closures during the pandemic were dismissed or ignored by teachers' unions and online censors.
The Times suggests that more money is needed to address the learning loss problem, despite the significant funding already provided to schools during the pandemic. [ more ]
Explaining a Major Education Settlement in California
The State of California settled a lawsuit for $2 billion, accusing it of failing to provide equal education during pandemic school closures.
New national data shows that students across the country, especially those from low-income backgrounds, are struggling to catch up on learning lost during the pandemic. [ more ]