Summary
Math and reading scores for high school seniors have fallen to their lowest levels in over 20 years. This information comes from the Nation’s Report Card by the National Assessment of Educational Progress. The drop in student achievement has been ongoing since the pandemic.
Key Facts
- High school seniors' math and reading scores have declined.
- The scores are the lowest they have been in over two decades.
- The Nation’s Report Card from the National Assessment of Educational Progress provided the data.
- Student achievement has been decreasing since the pandemic began.
- Education expert Thomas Kane discussed these issues with William Brangham.
