COVID-19 Impact on Student Learning: Grade-Level Readiness Matters

While students who are falling behind in a typical school year often get extra help and show greater growth, the pandemic resulted in many students falling even further behind. This research study examines how the effects of COVID-19 impacted student growth. What are the differences in student outcomes in pre-pandemic cohorts versus after? We examine factors such as initial grade-level placement, student demographics, and learning environment. Read the full report to learn about the many variables that shaped the after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.