Chicago Public Schools' COVID Recovery Claims Questioned by New Data
An editorial from the Chicago Tribune questions the reported academic recovery of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) post-COVID-19. Initial reports in 2024 suggested CPS was leading in reading recovery among large urban districts, based on Illinois state test results. However, subsequent analysis revealed these gains were overstated, with National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) data showing a decline in CPS students' performance in reading and math from 2019 to 2024. The editorial calls for a reassessment of CPS's strategies and highlights the need for honest evaluations of educational outcomes. 
