As Utah moves forward after the COVID-19 pandemic, students across the state have returned to the classroom after an extended period of school closures and remote learning. These disruptions have led to significant learning gaps across various age groups, testing subjects, and racial and ethnic backgrounds. According to recent analysis by the Gardner Institute, 35 Utah school districts declined in learning proficiency rates from 2019 to 2022. Five districts improved. One was unchanged.
Hear from state officials and local experts for a discussion and deep dive into the data on Utah’s post-pandemic learning gap, and what that data reveal about potential policy solutions. The conversation was moderated by Salt Lake Tribune Editor Lauren Gustus.
Panelists
John Arthur, 2021 Utah School Teacher of the Year
Rep. Susan Pulsipher, Utah State House of Representatives
Sara Reale Utah State Board of Education, District 5