These students were already at a disadvantage before the pandemic, according to experts, then suffered more than students in affluent school districts during Covid and are not rebounding as quickly. She was stuck at home with her daughters who were ages 9, 11 and 14 when the pandemic began. The settlement’s provisions still must be enacted into law by the state legislature, directs school districts to use extended school days, tutors and mental health professionals to help these kids. Jordan, another plaintiff, was in elementary school in the spring of 2020 when the school closed, according to the plaintiffs. Black, Latino and low-income students have traditionally lagged behind White students in academic achievement.

Source: CNN February 02, 2024 18:29 UTC