While much of the U.S. has returned to normal after the pandemic, the long-term academic harm to students endures. [cut] We can move forward rather than back. Doing so is a priority if the U.S. is to be a competitive nation in a competitive world. It also is a human necessity, as every student has God-given potential and deserves a great education. The solutions are simple. There are math and reading policies every state should immediately enact and there are ways parents can contribute. Start with a call to all parents, guardians and families—those who know their children best. You...