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Post-COVID school closures expose continued learning loss in Virginia grades 3-8
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Virginia students in grades 3-8 are experiencing significant learning loss in reading and math, as indicated by recent data from the Department of Education. These findings have prompted urgent calls for intervention and support from educators and officials. Pass rates on the 2022-23 Standards of Learning tests have remained stagnant compared to the previous year, with over half of 3rd-8th graders at risk of failing reading and math exams.