US EditionUS high school students' reading, math scores hit new low
Nearly half of 12th graders scored below basic proficiency in math and reading, with only 22% meeting proficiency in math and 35% in reading, highlighting growing educational challenges.
- Average reading and math scores for 12th grade students have declined, reaching their lowest levels since assessments began in 1992 and 2005, respectively.
- The report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress revealed that 32% of high school seniors scored below basic in reading and 45% in math.
- Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated that despite significant spending, the achievement gap is widening, leading to more high school seniors performing below the basic benchmark in math and reading.
- Some critics, including education reform advocate Corey DeAngelis, argue that the results demonstrate the failure of union-dominated education and call for increased accountability in public schools.
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