Federal Covid aid for schools improved test scores, but the impact was modest and many students remain behind, new research finds.
Matt Barnum is an education policy reporter for Chalkbeat, focusing on K-12 education in the United States, particularly in Illinois and Chicago. With a background in debunking fake statistics, Matt brings a critical eye to education reporting, covering topics such as school board races, graduation tests, vouchers, pandemic learning loss, and school integration. His work has been featured in various publications, including The Wall Street Journal, LiveMint, and Vox.