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The COVID-19 pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children, erasing decades of academic progress and widening racial disparities, according to results of a national test that provide the sharpest look yet at the scale of the crisis. Across …
Wyoming students have yet to bounce back fully from the pandemic, at least based on scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
The test is given every two years, and it measures math and reading in fourth and eighth grade. The Wyoming data trends match that of national averages, except for fourth grade math.
“Maintaining our strong performance while other states struggle is a testament to that commitment,” State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder said. “Still, I know we can do better. My responsibility is to ensure every student in Wyoming has the tools to succeed, and we will continue to push for excellence. The work doesn’t stop here.”
Fourth grade math test scores stayed consistent from 2022 in Wyoming. However, the national scores rose by 2 points. Fourth grade math is also the test that Wyoming scores best in compared to other states. The average scores in this area place Wyoming as the state with the third highest scores.