Colorado students in most grades did better on statewide tests in math and English this spring compared to last year.

But scores in almost every grade level and subject area are still below where they were before the pandemic, according to newly released state test results.  It’s the first time the state has collected Colorado Measures of Academic Success — CMAS — test results from a full group of students in grades third through eighth since 2019.

State officials celebrated the improved test scores over last year, “but we continue to face the challenge of fully bringing kids back to the levels they were before the disruptions of the pandemic as well as closing the historic opportunity and achievement gaps,” said Colorado Education Commissioner Katy Anthes.

She praised the hard work from teachers, parents and students over the last year. Federal COVID-19 relief funds will continue to be deployed to hire tutors and other academic help. 

“I’m confident we will continue our rebound,” she said.

Officials say the results should be interpreted with some caveats: some students may have experienced ongoing disruptions for the 2021-22 school year. Participation in tests also varies across schools, grade levels, and student groups.

Read the full article on Colorado Public Radio’s website.

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