Schooling during COVID-19

Key Findings

• Students felt supported by their teachers, but some students struggled with motivation and engagement with virtual learning.
• More students were chronically absent this fall than in previous years, and absenteeism increased the most among English Learners, students of color, and students who are economically disadvantaged.
• Student enrollment decreased in the lowest grades, and more students withdrew for homeschooling, transferred to non-public schools, and dropped out this year than in previous years.
• Retention rates for teachers and school leaders increased in all districts this fall, but many educators reported that they have had increased responsibilities, insufficient planning time, and concerns with burnout.