The Alarming State of the American Student in 2022

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

• It caused school closures and trauma.

• It had no significant impact.

• It led to increased funding for schools.

• It improved educational outcomes.

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

• Increased funding for education.

• No change in student performance.

• Historic declines in knowledge and skills.

• Improved student performance.

Which group of students suffered the most during the pandemic?

• High-income students.

• Students with disabilities.

• Students in private schools.

• Students with perfect attendance.

What is a K-shaped recovery in education?

• No recovery for any students.

• Widening gaps between high and low scorers.

• Equal recovery for all students.

• Rapid recovery for all students.

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

• It only focuses on high achievers.

• It shows no impact on students.

• It may underestimate the situation.

• It is complete and comprehensive.

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

• Increased student participation.

• More personalized learning.

• A rigid and inequitable system.

• A flexible and equitable system.

What should districts and states use federal dollars for?

• Building new schools.

• Increasing teacher salaries.

• Expanding sports programs.

• Addressing emergent student needs.

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

• Increasing class sizes.

• Eliminating standardized tests.

• Reducing school hours.

• An honest accounting of rebuilding efforts.

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

• A one-size-fits-all approach.

• Ignoring student needs.

• School reinvention over the next five years.

• Reducing teacher training.

What should recovery and rebuilding efforts ensure?

• A more resilient and prepared system.

• A system unprepared for future crises.

• A more rigid education system.

• A focus on traditional teaching methods.