STATE OF STUDENT - With students now back in class, the White House announced additional steps to combat absenteeism and provide new tools and resources for teachers following the pandemic. According to NEW data from Curriculum Associates, fewer students are achieving grade level placement than before the pandemic. However, since the return to in-person schooling, the percentage of grade K students on grade level in phonics has increased each year. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with the latest “State of Student Learning” report.