“These 3rd graders we just got test results from, they were kindergarteners in the Spring of 2020 when we closed schools and they missed basically the last 20% of their school year,” said Dr. Eric Mackey.
He adds that their first grade experience was difficult too, with remote class disrupting learning for a lot of students.
Dr. Mackey says this was the first year for the new reading standards and the new reading test so that could be part of the drop too. No matter the reason, he says now is the time to remain focused and help these students catch up.
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