US kids caught in ‘reading recession’ that predates COVID
Summary
Children in the United States have been experiencing a decline in reading skills, a trend that began before the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study by the Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford shows this ongoing "reading recession" affects many students nationwide.Key Facts
- The decline in reading skills started before the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford released the data on Wednesday.
- The study shows that most U.S. children are affected by this reading decline.
- The term "reading recession" describes the drop in reading proficiency.
- The COVID-19 pandemic introduced virtual learning, but it is not the main cause of this trend.
- The study highlights a widespread issue in children's reading progress across the country.
- The report aims to raise awareness about literacy challenges among U.S. students.
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