US student performance in reading and math continues to suffer amidst the pandemic's aftermath, revealing deep systemic inequities in education. The recent biennial tests displayed not only a concerning stagnation in recovery to pre-pandemic levels but an alarming expansion in the performance gap, primarily affecting low-income and marginalized communities. This data underscores the urgent need for increased funding and support for public schools to address these disparities and ensure equal opportunities for all students.
Systemic Inequities Highlighted as US Test Scores Lag Post-Pandemic
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by Ulysse BELLIERUS student test scores in reading and math remain below pre-pandemic levels as a worrying gap continues to widen between high and low performers, officials said Wednesday.The biennial tests of American fourth and eighth graders -- correlating…
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American students' scores in reading and math remain depressingly below pre-Covid levels, underscoring the failure of the current educational establishment to meet post-pandemic challenges. As the performance gap between students broadens, the results from the latest biennial tests underscore the necessity of school choice and the reevaluation of public education funding priorities. This data speaks to the critical need for educational reform, promoting a system that values merit and competition over failing status quo strategies.
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