Times of San Diego

Despite test score gains, California students still lag behind pre-pandemic levels

This article first appeared in EdSource. Five years after the COVID pandemic closed schools and pushed students into a year of distance learning, California test scores show that — despite increases — ...
Los Angeles Times

California students’ math and English test scores rise, but pandemic losses remain stark

California’s economically disadvantaged students saw the biggest increase in test scores in math, English and science. Math and English test scores in Los Angeles Unified increased at a higher rate ...
KTVU

California test scores improved in 2024, but not back to pre-Covid levels

OAKLAND, Calif. - California students made some progress toward regaining their pre-Covid levels of achievement with incremental increases in English language arts, math and science scores last school ...
EdSource

Understanding California’s test scores could hold the key to student improvement

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. As states across the nation release their annual data from tests administered to ...