Recent studies, including reports by chalkbeatCHI, have highlighted the significant academic recovery of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) in the aftermath of the pandemic, particularly in the areas of reading and math. Governor J.B. Pritzker emphasized that ensuring students have the necessary resources has been a priority for his administration, leading to Illinois being one of only three states where reading levels now exceed those of 2019. This achievement is seen as a testament to the real progress made for Illinois children. Research indicates that CPS students have not only returned to pre-pandemic reading levels but have also outperformed most large school districts across the nation. These academic gains are among the largest post-pandemic improvements recorded, with CPS students advancing beyond the state average and similar districts.
Chicago Public Schools recover from pandemic declines more than other districts, a study shows. @chalkbeatchi reports: https://t.co/0R8AAvDzSS https://t.co/emOzpQCPaA
Students across Chicago Public Schools recorded some of the largest post-pandemic academic gains in reading and math, according to a new national study. “CPS students outpaced the state as a whole in similar districts." https://t.co/kfdSDC6sYB
Chicago Public Schools officials are celebrating new research that shows students have recovered to prepandemic reading levels and outperformed most large school districts nationwide. https://t.co/7aHkDefEtG
Chicago Public Schools recover from pandemic declines more than other districts, study shows @chalkbeatCHI https://t.co/cv2JKKy693
Ensuring students have the resources they need to succeed has been a top priority of my administration. Thanks to our increased funding, Illinois is one of just three states where reading levels exceed those of 2019. That's real progress for Illinois children. https://t.co/o1ipcBfTs8