/ Students who learned from home fared better than those who moved between schools and remote classes, new CMS numbers show.
A report on third-quarter grades and absenteeism in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools revealed what some called a surprising twist: Students who consistently learned from home fared better than those who moved in and out of in-person classes.
By now it’s well established that the pandemic has brought academic setbacks, especially for students who faced challenges before COVID-19 closed schools. That’s true in CMS and across the country.
Chief Accountability Officer Frank Barnes told the school board Tuesday that the percentage of CMS students who failed math or English classes in the third quarter remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels, but there was a reduction across the board from second quarter to third quarter, which is encouraging.