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Pritzker amid poor Illinois Report Card: 'Illinois students and educators are resilient, dedicated and have much to be proud of'
The harmful effects on learning caused by COVID-19 lockdowns has become an increasingly common topic of concern among parents and teachers. As revealed through test scores and observed inabilities, school closures, remote learning and other pandemic mitigations have negatively impacted students academically, mentally, socially and developmentally, with Illinois being no exception. Recent results from the Illinois Report Card of 2022 have been released, revealing major setbacks in the classroom. However, despite the bad report, Gov. JB Pritzker spoke positively on the matter.
