A deeper dive into the details should provide leaders of other districts with some guidance as they extend the year or revamp summer school.

Equity experts highlight key approaches for reversing learning loss as superintendents and their teams lead their districts out of the pandemic.

The data offered a year-to-year look at failing course grades in math, English, science and social studies for the second quarter. In each category, roughly two-thirds of school systems saw failure rates double, triple or increase even more for middle and high school students.

Mississippi's Laurel School District received a 'F' though recent data showed students making substantial progress, Superintendent Toy Watts says.