Student achievement declines despite rising high school graduation rates

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High school graduation rates have increased while student achievement across K-12 public schools has declined, raising concerns among education experts about academic standards and long-term readiness. Nationwide, only about one-third of students meet proficiency benchmarks in reading, the National Assessment Governing Board reported. Since 2019, reading scores for fourth and eighth grade students have dropped []...Click to read more