It’s because they are pandemic kids. Schools refused to adapt to the fact that the kids basically lost 2 years of education. Instead of giving the 5th graders 3rd grade materials, they just let the kids who lacked foundation fall further and further behind. It impacted every grade level, but the ones who were younger were the worst impacted. Research shows if you’re behind on reading in 3rd grade, you’ll probably be behind for the rest of your time in school.
Schools refused to adapt to the fact that the kids basically lost 2 years of education.
Yep, a lot of school funding is tied to passing students on to the next grade. And teachers have been severely undermined here in the states. It all compounds into this huge problem we’re facing now.
It’s because they are pandemic kids. Schools refused to adapt to the fact that the kids basically lost 2 years of education. Instead of giving the 5th graders 3rd grade materials, they just let the kids who lacked foundation fall further and further behind. It impacted every grade level, but the ones who were younger were the worst impacted. Research shows if you’re behind on reading in 3rd grade, you’ll probably be behind for the rest of your time in school.
Yep, a lot of school funding is tied to passing students on to the next grade. And teachers have been severely undermined here in the states. It all compounds into this huge problem we’re facing now.