Axios: The majority of states, including Colorado, are failing to provide accessible, transparent school performance data on student learning loss since COVID-19 shutdowns, a new study finds.

Why it matters: The lack of data makes it difficult for parents to choose a school for their child using state report cards mandated by federal law or to hold them accountable if they don’t know the school is struggling.

The big picture: Since the pandemic, Colorado student absenteeism skyrocketed, achievement gaps grew, graduation rates fluctuated and English learner proficiency suffered.

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