Recent educational assessments show that while some states have made progress in recovering math scores since the pandemic, reading proficiency remains largely stagnant or declining. Notably, Pennsylvania saw a drop in reading scores but is close to matching pre-pandemic levels in math. Factors such as grade inflation and parents' reliance on report card grades over standardized test results may contribute to slower recovery in academic performance. States like South Carolina have demonstrated substantial gains in math post-COVID through swift return to in-person learning, high-dosage tutoring, and targeted funding for vulnerable student groups, though significant achievement gaps persist.
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