Reading and Math scores plunge

Kids' reading, math skills are worsening, new test scores reveal. What's going on?
The nation's young people scored an average 5 points lower in reading than kids who tested before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, from 220 to 215 for fourth graders and from 263 to 258 for eighth graders.
Map Reveals States with the Worst Reading and Math Scores
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American Kids Are Getting Even Worse at Reading
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Arizona's reading scores fall in nationwide assessment
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US children fall further behind in reading, make little improvement in math on national exam
New results from a national exam find that America’s children have continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math
Nation's report card: US children fall behind in reading, plateau in math
New results from a national exam find that America’s children have continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Heartbreaking’ test score shows US children falling behind on reading, math — here’s why some Republicans are blaming Biden
America’s children have continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math, according to the latest results of an exam known as the nation’s report card.
U.S. Students Post Lowest Reading Scores in Decades
Absenteeism, ineffective reading curriculums, and lack of support for teachers contribute to the dismal scores.
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