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education2 years ago•2 min saved

US 8th graders' history and civics proficiency on the decline.

The National Assessment of Educational Progress tests show a decline in knowledge of civics among eighth-graders and a 5-point decline in average scores in history, highlighting the impact of pandemic disruptions on academic performance in social studies. The poor performance is a cause for concern regarding the level of understanding of the nation’s history, government, and democratic processes. The results suggest that now is not the time for politicians to cut education funding or limit what students learn in U.S. history and civics classes. The decline in scores is a larger concern for lower-performing students across all subjects, and NCES Commissioner Peggy Carr suggests more social studies lessons for students to improve scores.

via POLITICO|

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education2 years ago•10 min saved

Reading Revolution: Schools Prioritize Phonics to Catch Up Third Graders Disrupted by Pandemic.

Third grade is a crucial year for students to master reading, but pandemic-related school interruptions have made it much harder. In Atlanta, where most students are behind in reading, the district has added 30 minutes of class time a day for three years to help teachers tailor lessons to small groups of students based on their abilities. However, some students are still struggling, and teachers are concerned about their ability to catch up. Research shows that students who don't read fluently by third grade are less likely to complete high school, and those who don't graduate are more likely to end up in prison.

via The Associated Press|

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