Overview
- Two independent studies confirm federal relief funds improved student test scores in reading and math.
- The $190 billion in relief was the largest one-time education investment in U.S. history.
- High-poverty districts saw the most significant gains, though overall recovery is incomplete.
- Research highlights the need for more targeted funding and better tracking of effective interventions.
- Districts are now facing the expiration of relief funds, raising concerns about sustaining progress.