EdSource

California still lags behind pre-pandemic reading and math scores on national assessment

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Los Angeles Times

California students’ math and English test scores rise, but pandemic losses remain stark

California’s economically disadvantaged students saw the biggest increase in test scores in math, English and science. Math and English test scores in Los Angeles Unified increased at a higher rate ...
Los Angeles Times

Low math and English scores mark the nation’s report card, California and L.A. included

Nationally, math and English scores were flat or fell. LAUSD did better in fourth-grade math, a bright spot. Students are reading less for pleasure. Instead of hoped-for improvements from pandemic-era ...
EdSource

Despite test score gains, California students still lag behind pre-pandemic levels

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Education Week

Reading Scores Fall to New Low on NAEP, Fueled by Declines for Struggling Students

U.S. students’ reading scores have plunged further on the test known as the nation’s report card, while math scores have stagnated for 8th graders and ticked up slightly only for 4th ...