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The average U.S. student lost more than half a year of learning in math, and nearly a quarter of a year in reading since 2019. Children in low-income areas were most affected, but advocates hope this data can direct funding to students facing the largest setbacks.

The scale of the disruption to American kids education is evident in a district-by-district analysis of test scores shared exclusively with The Associated Press.

A new data analysis caps a busy week for test scores and found the average student nationwide lost more than half a school year of learning in math and nearly a quarter of a school year in reading. California and Los Angeles Unified generally showed better results.

Phones will be placed inside the pouches at the beginning of the school day and they can only be unlocked by special magnets placed at the entrances of school buildings at the end of the day.

To mask or not to mask? Parents express concerns ahead of school year Starting next week, Virginia will let school divisions have the final say for COVID-19 precautions for the upcoming school year, including who should have to wear masks. and last updated 2021-07-22 18:21:47-04 RICHMOND, Va. -- Starting next week, Virginia will let school divisions have the final say for COVID-19 precautions for the upcoming school year, including who should have to wear masks. Wednesday, the Virginia departme...

School districts review mask policies following new guidance ahead of academic year Ted S. Warren/AP FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2021, file photo, students wear masks as they work in a fourth-grade classroom, at Elk Ridge Elementary School in Buckley, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File) and last updated 2021-07-21 19:16:58-04 RICHMOND, Va. -- Many school districts in the Metro Richmond area said, for the most part, they are beginning to review the new guidance issued Wednesday covering COVID-19 pre...

NewsSportsEntertainmentLifestyleOpinionUSA TODAYObituariesE-EditionLegals Hopewell School Board rejects superintendents request to open schools next month, opts for March 1 Superintendent Dr. Melody Hackney says she is heartbroken the School Board rejected her plea to physically bring students back to school Feb. 8. She says parents deserve the choice between in person, online. The Progress-Index HOPEWELL — Hopewell schools will open for optional in-person learning beginning March 1, the Ho...