2022-23 K-12 academic recovery improved in low-income districts due to federal pandemic relief aid, but districts may fall behind when aid expires.

New research from Harvard and Stanford Universities reveals that federal pandemic relief aid significantly aided academic recovery in K-12 schools during the 2022-23 school year, particularly among low-income districts. However, many districts may fall behind when federal aid expires in September. To complete recovery, states should target resources on academic interventions, such as tutoring and summer learning, and reducing absenteeism.