By Nicole C. Brambila | Denver Gazette
The latest academic achievement data demonstrates the daunting task schools face in overcoming student learning loss across the state, including the Denver metro area, even as the COVID-19 pandemic is now in the rearview mirror.
The modest gains in math and English are remarkably similar to last year, when state officials described the results as a “stair step” improvement and local educators called the scores disappointing.
Colorado students showed a 1.3-point improvement in math and 0.4 points in English.