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Nation's Report Card Reveals Continued Decline in Student Reading Skills and Uneven Progress in Math Post-Pandemic

Recent NAEP results indicate a decline in reading skills for U.S. students and limited improvements in math, highlighting growing educational inequalities.

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  1. U.S. kids' reading, math skills still buffeted by pandemic-era losses, "nation's report card" shows

    The latest results are a stark reminder that the challenges facing America’s education system are multifaceted and demand immediate, focused efforts to prevent further decline, especially among the most vulnerable students.

    U.S. kids' reading, math skills still buffeted by pandemic-era losses, "nation's report card" shows

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  2. Nearly 5 years after schools closed, the nation gets a new report card

    While there are some signs of recovery in math scores among students, the overall picture remains troubling, especially in reading, where significant declines raise urgent questions about long-term educational strategies and the impacts of socioeconomic disparities.

    Nearly 5 years after schools closed, the nation gets a new report card

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  3. US National Exam: Children Further Behind in Reading, Improve Little in Math

    The recent exam results underscore a troubling reality for American education, revealing that while some higher-performing students are regaining lost ground, the majority of lower-performing students are slipping further behind and require urgent attention.

    US National Exam: Children Further Behind in Reading, Improve Little in Math

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Updated: Jan 29th, 2025, 11:33 AM ET

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The latest Nation's Report Card underscores setbacks in U.S. students' reading skills and stagnant math performance since the pandemic, revealing a widening gap between high and low achievers. While fourth-grade math scores improved slightly, reading scores fell across both grades. Educational inequalities intensified during the pandemic, with lower-performing students particularly affected. The National Assessment of Educational Progress emphasizes that chronic absenteeism and declining reading enjoyment are significantly impacting student achievement. Despite concerns, some states like Louisiana show promise with recovery efforts, signaling potential for improvement in overall educational outcomes.

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