Reading suffered less than expected during pandemic, new fall 2020 student data show
In this Education Next blog, Megan Kuhfeld shares key findings from new research examining how student learning has been impacted by school closures caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in spring 2020.
Topics: COVID-19 and schools, Equity
Early data on learning loss show big drop in math, but not reading skills
EdSource’s John Fensterwald shares new research from NWEA on the impacts of COVID-19 disruptions on student learning.
Topics: COVID-19 and schools
Thanks to teachers, learning loss this year was not as bad as projected, NWEA finds
EdSurge’s Emily Tate shares a new report out from NWEA that offers insight into just how steep the so-called COVID slide has been so far.
Comparability analysis of remote and in-person MAP Growth testing in fall 2020
How have COVID-19 school closures impacted student academic growth and achievement? New research using fall 2020 MAP Growth assessment data for 4.4 million students provides new insights, key findings, and actionable recommendations.
Topics: COVID-19 and schools, Measurement & scaling, School & test engagement
Technical appendix for: Learning during COVID-19: Initial findings on students’ reading and math achievement and growth
This technical brief provides additional detail on the samples, methodology, and results from analyses highlighted in the brief, Learning during COVID-19: Initial findings on students’ reading and math achievement and growth.
Fall 2019 to fall 2020 MAP Growth attrition analysis
This study examined patterns of MAP Growth assessment attrition by schools and students from fall 2019 to fall 2020. Demographic differences between students tested in fall 2020 and attriters suggest impacts of COVID-19 on achievement are likely underestimated, highlighting the importance of considering students missing from school or assessment to best support growth and recovery.
Topics: COVID-19 and schools, Equity
Learning during COVID-19: Initial findings on students’ reading and math achievement and growth
How have COVID-19 school closures impacted student academic growth and achievement? New research using fall 2020 MAP Growth assessment data for 4.4 million students provides new insights, key findings, and actionable recommendations.
Topics: COVID-19 and schools, Equity, Measurement & scaling
