The Alarming State of the American Student in 2022

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What was the impact of the pandemic on U.S. public education?

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It caused school closures and trauma.

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What did the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) show?

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Historic declines in knowledge and skills.

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Which group of students suffered the most during the pandemic? Options: High-income students, Students with disabilities, Students in private schools, Students with perfect attendance.

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Students with disabilities.

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What is a K-shaped recovery in education?

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Widening gaps between high and low scorers.

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What is a significant concern about the data on pandemic impacts?

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It may underestimate the situation.

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What is one of the main causes of harm to students during the pandemic?

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A rigid and inequitable system.

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What should districts and states use federal dollars for? Options: Building new schools, Increasing teacher salaries, Expanding sports programs, Addressing emergent student needs.

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Addressing emergent student needs.

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What should states and districts commit to by the end of the 2022–2023 academic year?

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An honest accounting of rebuilding efforts.

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What is a key component of the national research and development agenda?

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School reinvention over the next five years.

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What should recovery and rebuilding efforts ensure?

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A more resilient and prepared system.