Early ILEARN results show predicted drop in scores, educators blame pandemic
Parents can help by adding small educational opportunities into summer break, such as reading with your child for 20 minutes each day.
Author: Dustin Grove
Updated: 12:54 AM EDT May 26, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS — Preliminary results are in for statewide ILEARN testing, and the numbers show a small drop in English/Language Arts scores and "a more signifiant decline" in math, according to Indiana Education Secretary Dr. Katie Jenner.
In her weekly email update to educators, Jenner said the results were "expected and now confirmed," considering the educational disruptions caused by the pandemic.
"With the implications of the pandemic spanning two academic years, we cannot expect to recover in one summer or even one year alone. In fact, it's likely going to take a long-term approach over the next several years," Jenner said. "Now is the time to analyze, plan, and execute."