Summary:
- The article discusses the academic performance of California students in math and English language arts (ELA). It highlights the challenges students face in these subjects, particularly the widening achievement gaps.
- Data from the 2022 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) shows that only 33% of students met or exceeded standards in math, a decrease from previous years. In ELA, 47% of students met or exceeded standards.
- The article also notes that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these academic challenges, with certain student groups, such as English learners and socioeconomically disadvantaged students, experiencing more significant declines in performance.