"Recovery Roadblocks: Only 13% of US Schools Fully Rebound from Pandemic by 2024-25 A new report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Education Policy reveals a concerning trend in the nation's schools. Despite efforts to regain lost ground, a staggering 87% of school districts studied were unable to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels by the 2024-25 school year. The findings highlight the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on America's education system, where students, teachers, and administrators are still grappling with the consequences of widespread closures, remote learning, and learning loss. With so many districts struggling to regain their footing, policymakers and educators are left wondering how to address the persistent achievement gaps and other challenges that have emerged in the wake of the pandemic."
Just 13% of districts studied by a Johns Hopkins center were able to rebound to pre-pandemic levels by the 2024-25 school year.