[Tree] Impact of COVID-19 on student test scores in California, learning loss, education funding, rise of home schooling, closure of schools during the pandemic, chronic absenteeism, impact on the STEM pipeline, high-dosage tutoring programs, learning loss in Connecticut, child well-being, obesity

Version 0.11 (2024-06-15 09:54:31.834000)

updates: Connecticut sees increased learning loss and high obesity score

Version 0.1 (2024-06-14 09:57:05.282000)

updates: Connecticut sees increased learning loss despite high rankings

Version 0.09 (2024-05-08 20:52:39.833000)

updates: Introduction of high-dosage tutoring programs to address learning loss

Version 0.08 (2024-03-25 10:20:20.521000)

updates: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the STEM pipeline, narrowing the funnel for future scientists, engineers, and other high-tech workers. High-achieving students, who have received less attention than lower-achieving students, were also set back by remote learning and pandemic uncertainty. The 2022 scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) show a decline in math scores for both low-achieving and high-achieving students. The decline in math scores among top performers was as steep as the decline among low performers. Even students at Catholic schools, who generally weathered the pandemic well, saw a significant drop in eighth-grade math scores. The decline in math scores among eighth graders is a cause for concern as it affects the future supply of skilled scientists and engineers. The pandemic has also affected the psychological development of eighth graders, which may have impacted their motivation, study skills, and ability to excel in math. The decline in math scores is more pronounced in eighth grade compared to fourth grade, possibly due to the difficulty of the concepts being taught and the lack of parental assistance as math becomes more complex. The decline in math scores among high-achieving students and Catholic school students is a worrying trend that extends to the private school universe as a whole. Private schools, selective public schools, and affluent suburban schools have traditionally been important training grounds for future scientists and engineers. The long-term impact of the pandemic on math scores and STEM education will become clearer with the release of the 2024 NAEP test results and future SAT, ACT, and Advanced Placement scores.

Version 0.07 (2024-03-04 18:30:40.253000)

updates: Updated information on student test scores in California and the impact of the pandemic on education

Version 0.06 (2024-01-20 15:05:23.132000)

updates: Information about the midterm break in Turkey and the importance of quality time with family

Version 0.05 (2023-12-05 11:51:27.040000)

updates: Added information on pandemic learning loss and international test scores

Version 0.04 (2023-11-27 04:00:44.068000)

updates: New information about the admission of the educational disaster caused by school closures, criticism of pandemic response mistakes, and controversies surrounding the origin of the pandemic

Version 0.03 (2023-11-26 00:36:58.028000)

updates: Integrates information about the impact of learning loss, potential solutions to address it, and the expiration of relief and recovery funds

Version 0.02 (2023-11-18 22:11:33.916000)

updates: Updated information on the devastating impact of COVID-19 school closures and the rise of home schooling

Version 0.01 (2023-11-18 20:12:04.014000)

updates: Incorporated information about the impact of COVID-19 school closures on American education from a New York Times editorial

Version 0.0 (2023-11-18 13:18:47.532000)

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