US 'REPORT CARD' SHOWS STUDENTS HAVE FALLEN BEHIND IN READING AND MATH---THE NEWS IS NOT GOOD

American students’ reading skills have continued to decline since the COVID-19 pandemic, while their math skills have barely improved, according to a report from the Department of Education released Tuesday.

Often called the "Nation’s Report Card," the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is given every two years and considered one of the best indicators of the academic progress of the U.S. school system. The most recent exam was administered in early 2024 in every state, testing fourth- and eighth-grade students on their math and reading skills.US 'Report Card' shows students have fallen behind in reading, barely budged in math: ‘The news is not good’