13-year-olds' math and reading scores continue to decline during pandemic.
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National test results show that math scores among 13-year-olds in the US have had the largest drop since assessments began in 1973, with a 9-point decline from 280 to 271. Reading scores also dropped by 4 points from 260 to 256. While the pandemic has exacerbated the decline, the results show that the decline began pre-pandemic. The Biden administration is encouraging states to use their American Rescue Plan funds to support academic recovery and learning loss. Some lawmakers argue that the results strengthen the case for school choice.
Topics:nation#academic-recovery#education#learning-loss#math-scores#national-assessment-of-educational-progress#reading-scores
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