NWEA research indicates that 1st and 2nd graders who were infants or toddlers during the pandemic are showing math and reading lags similar to those in older students. These patterns highlight ongoing academic impacts from pandemic-era disruptions. The study suggests these early learners are entering school with developmental delays in key areas.
Key Points
- 1st and 2nd graders exhibit math and reading lags akin to older peers affected by the pandemic.
- Research from NWEA points to developmental impacts on pandemic-era infants and toddlers.
- Achievement patterns underscore persistent educational challenges post-pandemic.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This learning lag underscores government overreach in prolonged school closures during the pandemic, empowering parents to advocate for school choice options like vouchers and charters to address individual student needs. It highlights the importance of parental rights in selecting educational environments that mitigate such systemic failures.
Source: Pandemic-era infants, toddlers exhibit elementary learning lag
