Recovering from the Pandemic and Its Aftermath: Lessons from Seven Research Studies

A second-grade student works behind a protection shield at a socially distanced desk at Wesley Elementary School.

In 2024, four full years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools, districts, and public systems were still dealing with steep declines in student achievement and attendance. During the 2024-25 school year, 23% of students were chronically absent, compared to just 15 % before the pandemic, and all 50 states have yet to return to pre-pandemic […]

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