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Federal Test Data Shows US Students Are Still Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels in Maths and Falling Further Behind China

Federal data shows US 13-year-olds have not improved in maths or reading since 2023, remaining below pre-pandemic levels, while younger students show gains.

International Business Times UK · Jun 10

Reading gains in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana are often touted, but don’t show full picture of literacy

Despite decades of legislation meant to boost children’s reading levels, literacy scores have remained relatively stagnant across the U.S. over the past 30 years.

The Conversation · Apr 28

New reading textbooks, same problem: Why children’s reading scores in the US aren’t rising

Recently, I worked with a group of elementary teachers in Iowa to select new reading textbooks and software. They wanted new materials to improve their district’s stagnant reading scores.

The Conversation · Apr 23

61 Photos That Prove Not All American Schools Are Created Equal

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Bored Panda · Apr 17, 2025

Mississippi’s education miracle: A model for global literacy reform

In a surprising turnaround, Mississippi, once ranked near the bottom of U.S. education standings, has dramatically improved its student literacy rates.

The Conversation · Mar 26, 2025

Judge Temporarily Bars Disclosure Of Sensitive Federal Employee Information

U.S. judge halts data sharing with Elon Musk's DOGE; Education Dept cancels student test, impacting data collection.

Top News · Feb 25, 2025

DOGE cuts $900 million from agency that tracks American students' academic progress

A federal research office that tracks the progress of America’s students is being hit with almost $900 million in cuts after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency found no need for much of its work

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Years After the Pandemic, the Lowest-Performing Students Are Still Significantly Behind

New scores from the Nation's Report Card test reveal continued declines for already struggling students.

Reason · Jan 31, 2025

National test scores show Texas students still lag in math and reading

Texas students' overall math scores dropped from 2022. But English learners and fourth-grade Black students did better than their peers elsewhere.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 30, 2025

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs Wants To Hobble School Choice, Despite Years of Student Achievement Gains

Parents in Arizona have already proven themselves capable of holding schools accountable.

Reason · Feb 29, 2024