US children fall behind in reading, plateau in math

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.
Arizona's reading scores fall in nationwide assessment
Students’ reading scores fell in Arizona, in line with a national trend, while the state’s math scores held steady, according to national exam results released Wednesday.  The National Assessment of Educational Progress,
US children fall behind in reading, make little improvement in math
The findings are yet another setback for U.S. schools and reflect the myriad challenges that have upended education, from pandemic school closures to a youth mental health crisis and high rates of chr
Arizona math, reading scores decline as US children fall further behind
Arizona, one of the first states in the country to send kids back to the classroom, saw a significant decline in reading skills in students.
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.
Maryland students improve scores on national math, reading tests
The Maryland Dept. of Education announced Wednesday that students across the state improved their scores in mathematics and reading on the 2024 National Assessm
Map Reveals States with the Worst Reading and Math Scores
Grade 4 and grade 8 pupils in multiple U.S. states have reading and math skill below the national average, according to ...
American students’ reading skills are at their lowest level since testing began over 30 years ago
Reading skills for eighth-graders hit their lowest level since testing began in 1992. Levels for fourth-graders were also ...
American children’s reading skills reach new lows
The percentage of eighth graders who have “below basic” reading skills according to NAEP was the largest it has been in the ...
Kids' reading, math skills are worsening, new test scores reveal. What's going on?
New national test scores show a bleak picture of American education in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fourth and ...
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6 Ways Technology Can Help You Teach Reading More Effectively
When used well, tech tools can reveal where students are struggling, highlight their progress, and challenge and inspire them ...
American Kids Are Getting Even Worse at Reading
New national test scores indicate a continuing slide in reading skills.
Nation’s Report Card spurs calls for change as reading and math scores circle the drain
The Nation’s Report Card is sparking calls to action as dismal scores on reading and math show students across the country ...
Educators, community gather for ‘Get Augusta Reading’ event
As efforts to improve literacy rates take place around Georgia and the nation, educators, parents and community advocates ...
How Louisiana boosted its reading scores by going 'back to the basics'
Louisiana was the only state to surpass pre-pandemic reading levels in the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress.
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Reading School District Employee Accused of Misconduct with Student, Charged with Unlawful Contact
A middle school employee in the Reading School District was arrested for alleged misconduct with a 13-year-old student, ...