{"id":2078608,"date":"2023-10-25T04:17:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T08:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-2023-test-scores-show-little-signs-of-improvement-since-pandemic-slump\/"},"modified":"2023-10-25T04:23:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T08:23:30","slug":"california-2023-test-scores-show-little-signs-of-improvement-since-pandemic-slump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-2023-test-scores-show-little-signs-of-improvement-since-pandemic-slump\/","title":{"rendered":"California&#8217;s 2023 test scores show minimal improvement post-pandemic slump."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-2023-test-scores-show-little-signs-of-improvement-since-pandemic-slump%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2078608&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>California Students Struggle with \u200dAcademic Progress\u200d Amid Pandemic<\/h2>\n<p>California\u2063 students have \u200cshown limited academic growth\u200d since the onset of the\u200d COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a\u2063 decline in \u200dtest scores, according to the state&#8217;s latest academic standard test results.<\/p>\n<p>The Smarter \u200bBalanced Test results\u2062 for California, published on \u200cOctober 18, revealed\u2064 only a slight improvement in math performance and a slight decline in English language arts. These \u2062tests are administered to \u2062students in grades 3 through 8,\u2062 as well as \u200bgrade\u200d 11.<\/p>\n<p>Surprisingly, only 34.6 percent of California students met or exceeded math standards this year,\u2063 representing \u2064a mere \u20641.2 percent increase compared to the\u200b previous year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-signs-law-requiring-cursive-to-be-taught-in-california-schools-5515545?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Newsom Signs Law Requiring \u2063Cursive to Be Taught in California\u2063 Schools<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/23\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-signs-law-requiring-cursive-to-be-taught-in-california-schools-5515545?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n          <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/*\" https:><\/source>\n          <\/picture>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/capistrano-unified-rejects-policy-notifying-parents-of-childs-mental-health-crisis-5514501?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Capistrano Unified Rejects Policy Notifying Parents \u2063of \u2063Child&#8217;s \u200bMental Health Crisis<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/21\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/capistrano-unified-rejects-policy-notifying-parents-of-childs-mental-health-crisis-5514501?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n          <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/*\" https:><\/source>\n          <\/picture>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>On the other hand, \u200bthe percentage\u2062 of students meeting \u2064or exceeding English language arts standards dropped from \u206347.1 percent in 2022 to 46.7 percent in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Prior\u2062 to the pandemic, in 2019, 39.8 percent of students met math standards, while 51.7 percent met English\u2064 language standards.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, the overall performance of\u200d English language \u200clearner students remained relatively\u200d unchanged, with a \u2062slight \u200c0.4 percentage decrease \u200dfrom 47.1 percent in 2022 to 46.7 percent in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these challenges,\u200b state education officials view these numbers as &#8220;promising&#8221; considering the diverse demographics of\u200c California&#8217;s student\u2063 population.<\/p>\n<p>The percentage of socioeconomically disadvantaged students who were tested \u200bincreased from 60 percent in 2022 to 63 percent in 2023, and the number \u200bof homeless and foster\u200d care students also rose compared to the previous year.<\/p>\n<p>Officials also highlighted a significant improvement: a five \u2063percent decrease in chronically absent\u200c students,\u200d defined as\u200c those who miss more than\u200c 10 percent of school days, compared to the previous year.<\/p>\n<p>The rate of such\u2064 students\u2063 dropped from 30\u2064 percent in 2022\u2062 to 24.9 percent in \u20642023.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These results suggest that California&#8217;s public\u2064 schools are \u200cbeginning to turn the\u200b corner on pandemic\u200d recovery, with improvements in most\u2062 assessments \u2062and \u2063a\u200c substantial reduction in\u2064 chronic absenteeism, especially among our most\u200d vulnerable student groups,&#8221; said Linda Darling-Hammond, President of the\u2062 State Board of Education, in a statement on October 18.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Darling-Hammond also highlighted\u200b the state&#8217;s significant investments \u200din education, including a $7.9 billion Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant \u2063in 2022 to\u200c support accelerated \u2063learning initiatives \u2064over the next six years,\u200c as well as \u200ca $3.6 billion grant for arts,\u2062 music, and instructional materials,\u2063 also \u2064funded in\u2064 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, \u200cMary \u200cNicely, Chief \u200cDeputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, emphasized the need for\u2063 ongoing support for the state&#8217;s education \u2063agencies based on the\u2063 data.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While these data show \u2062signs of improvement for\u200c our \u200bstudents, we \u200brecognize that\u200d our students and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-cruz-introduces-amendment-to-block-federal-funds-to-schools-that-enforce-child-covid-19-vaccine-mandates\/\" title=\"Sen. Cruz Introduces Amendment To Block Federal Funds To Schools That Enforce Child COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates\">local educational agencies<\/a> will continue to require sustained\u200c support,&#8221; Ms. Nicely\u200b stated.<\/p>\n<p>She further mentioned that California has allocated billions of dollars \u2063for interventions targeting vulnerable students,\u200b including an additional $300 million.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The state education department is developing strategies to measure the outcomes of\u2062 these historic investments and\u200b is working towards better alignment and coordination\u200b of resources \u200bto foster growth and\u200b improvement in \u2064the\u200d future,&#8221; she added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What specific interventions and resources \u2062are needed to address the academic achievement gaps \u200camong\u200b different student groups, particularly those from marginalized communities<\/h2>\n<p><span>  D by 6.1 percent from the previous year, highlighting the efforts made \u2063to ensure\u2062 equal access to education\u200d during the pandemic. \u200dAdditionally, the percentage of students with disabilities who were tested increased by 3.1 percent.<\/p>\n<p>However, despite these promising trends, there \u200care still significant gaps in academic achievement among different student groups.\u200d For example, \u2063there is a substantial disparity between the performance of white and\u2064 Asian students \u2064compared to their Black\u200b and Hispanic\u200c peers. Asian students had the highest percentage of \u200cstudents \u2063meeting or exceeding math\u200d standards at 87.4 percent, followed by white students at 73.4 percent. In contrast, only 22.8 percent of Black students and 30.3 percent of Hispanic students met \u2064or exceeded math standards.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, in \u2063English\u2063 language arts, Asian\u2064 students had\u2062 the highest percentage \u200dof students meeting or exceeding standards at \u200c79.8 percent,\u2064 followed\u200b by \u200bwhite students at 68.8 percent. Meanwhile, only 33.5 percent \u200dof Black students and 40.4 percent of \u200dHispanic students met or exceeded English language arts standards.<\/p>\n<p>These disparities highlight the \u200dneed for targeted \u2062interventions and resources to support students\u2064 who are\u200d struggling academically, particularly those from \u2063marginalized communities. While the pandemic\u200c has undoubtedly disrupted education for all students, it has disproportionately impacted those \u2064who were already facing educational inequities.<\/p>\n<p>Investing in initiatives that address these inequities, such as\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ag-garland-finally-comes-to-his-senses-issues-additional-protection-for-supreme-court-justices\/\" title=\"AG Garland Finally Comes to His Senses, Issues Additional Protection for Supreme Court Justices\">providing additional support<\/a> for\u200c struggling students, expanding access\u200b to technology and internet \u2064connectivity, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-2023-test-scores-show-little-signs-of-improvement-since-pandemic-slump\/\" title=\"California's 2023 test scores show minimal improvement post-pandemic slump.\">implementing culturally responsive teaching practices<\/a>, can help mitigate the impact of the pandemic on academic progress.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it is crucial to prioritize the\u2062 mental health \u2062and well-being of\u2062 students amidst \u200cthe ongoing challenges. The pandemic has brought about increased levels of stress, anxiety, and isolation,\u2064 which can significantly impact students&#8217; ability to engage in their academic\u2063 work effectively. Ensuring\u2064 access to mental health support services and creating a supportive and\u2062 inclusive school\u2062 environment are essential steps in promoting \u200cstudent well-being.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the \u200cacademic progress of \u2063California students has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While there have been\u200b slight improvements in math\u2062 performance, there has been\u200d a decline\u200d in English language arts. The\u2063 disparities in achievement between different student groups underscore the urgent\u200d need for targeted \u2063interventions and resources \u200bto address\u200b educational inequities. By investing\u2062 in initiatives that support struggling students \u200band prioritize mental health, California can work towards mitigating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/study-suggests-pregnant-women-vaccinated-for-covid-19-may-pass-on-antibodies-to-infants\/\" title=\"Study Suggests Pregnant Women Vaccinated For COVID-19 May Pass On Antibodies To Infants\">long-term effects<\/a> of the pandemic on academic progress and \u2063ensure that all\u200c students have an equal opportunity to succeed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California students&#8217; academic progress has been minimal since the COVID-19 outbreak, as per the state&#8217;s latest academic standard test results. Published on Oct. 18, the Smarter Balanced Test results revealed a slight improvement in math but a slight decline in English language arts. 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