The COVID-19 Effect on Achievement

Teaching Matters

Since the winter of 2020, students across the globe have experienced significant disruption to learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote learning, anxiety, economic instability, and a host of other social and cultural factors have negatively impacted students’ experiences. A recently released report titled, How Kids are Performing: A Snapshot of K-12 Academic Performance and Growth, analyzes these trends and makes recommendations. Dr. Gene Kerns, Vice President and Chief Academic Officer for Renaissance, publisher of the report, discusses findings and recommendations for improved achievement.