Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant declines in student achievement, particularly in math, with younger and disadvantaged students being hit hardest due to school closures and shifts to remote learning. The learning losses have been persistent, with no signs of full recovery, and simply reverting to pre-pandemic practices won't address the deficits. Effective remediation strategies, such as increased instructional time, targeted tutoring, and individualized instruction, are essential to mitigate these losses. The long-term economic and social impacts are substantial, potentially reducing future earnings and widening educational inequality.
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Date: August 2023
