U.S. Students Post Lowest Reading Scores in Decades
Absenteeism, ineffective reading curriculums, and lack of support for teachers contribute to the dismal scores.
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 assessment body.
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.
American Kids Are Getting Even Worse at Reading
New national test scores indicate a continuing slide in reading skills.
How Louisiana boosted its student reading scores by going ‘back to the basics’
Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says he is “not surprised at all” his state improved. He noted the results came as Louisiana works to “go back to the
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.
Why Employers Should Worry About Sliding Student Reading Scores in the AI Age
Today’s student are America’s future workers, but new data show their reading skills have fallen, and math skills aren’t improving. This data should concern employers.
'The news is not good': Austin, US students see declines in reading scores, NAEP data shows
Reading scores declined between 2022 and 2024 for students in Austin and across U.S., according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
National results are in: How Utah students’ math and reading scores stack up against other states
The Nation’s Report Card sheds light on how U.S. fourth and eighth graders are performing in math and reading. Here’s how Utah's student scores measure up.
Nebraska students' test scores show continued decline in reading proficiency
The latest test score data shows a continued decline in reading proficiency among Nebraska students post-pandemic, mirroring national trends.
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5 Ways Teachers Can Get Boys to Love Reading
Students' reading scores have hit record lows, with boys' scores falling furthest. Pleasure reading could help.
US children fall further behind in reading, make little improvement in math on national exam
While the highest-performing students started to regain lost ground, lower-performing students fell further behind.
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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 ...
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 ...
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Tennessee's reading scores surpass national average amid looming literacy program cuts
Schools in Tennessee rank just above the national average in reading scores, according to the U.S. Department of Education's ...
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 ...
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 ...
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How Louisiana achieved 'historic progress' in reading, outranking other states on national test
For the second time, Louisiana’s 4th graders led the nation in reading growth on the NAEP exam, a test given every two years ...