WBBJ TV
January 21, 2021
MILAN, Tenn. COVID-19 has extended time away from the classroom, resulting in students experiencing a learning loss in reading and math.
Milan Special School District Director of Schools Jonathan Criswell says their students have not experienced the dramatic learning loss that Gov. Bill Lee says the state anticipated.
“Obviously there has been some skills that have been missed because of not being in school in March, April, May of last year, but our teachers have really tried to hone in on those specific skills and then address those skills within the curriculum,” Criswell said.
State legislators are now looking at bill proposals to address learning loss caused by COVID-19 closures, including literacy testing. Criswell says he believes the intent behind those bills comes from a good place, but he has concerns if those bills pass.