California 2023 Test Scores Show Little Sign of Improvement Since Pandemic Slump

California 2023 Test Scores Show Little Sign of Improvement Since Pandemic Slump
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Micaela Ricaforte
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California students have made little academic progress since the COVID-19 pandemic caused a drop in test scores, according to the state’s most recent academic standard test results.

California’s Smarter Balanced Test results, published Oct. 18, showed only a slight improvement in math as well as a slight decline in English language arts. Such tests are given to students in grades 3 through 8, as well as grade 11.

Micaela Ricaforte
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Micaela Ricaforte covers education in Southern California for The Epoch Times. In addition to writing, she is passionate about music, books, and coffee.
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