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Math, Reading Scores Hit Historic Lows For HS Seniors: 'These Results Are Sobering' Math, Reading Scores Hit Historic Lows For HS Seniors: 'These Results Are Sobering'
Math, Reading Scores Hit Historic Lows For HS Seniors: 'These Results Are Sobering' Math and reading scores among high school seniors are at their lowest level in more than 20 years, according to new federal data. The National Assessment of Educational Progress released its first post-pandemic results, as part of what's known as "The Nation's Report Card," on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The NAEP compiled scores for eighth-grade science, along with 12th-grade math and reading. The findings show declines across most groups and reveal the largest share of seniors ever scoring below the “basic” benchmark in math and reading. "These results are sobering," said Matthew Sol…

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by Chris Spiker
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PA Behind Northeast Neighbors For School Quality, Safety In New Study: Here's Why PA Behind Northeast Neighbors For School Quality, Safety In New Study: Here's Why
PA Behind Northeast Neighbors For School Quality, Safety In New Study: Here's Why Many public school systems in the Northeast are outperforming the rest of the country in quality and safety, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of States with the Best & Worst School Systems on Monday, July 21. The study ranked every state's public schools based on academic performance, safety, funding, and teacher credentials. Massachusetts ranked No. 1 in the country, earning top scores in both fourth- and eighth-grade math and reading. The Bay State also had the highest share of students scoring a three or better on Advanced Placement (AP) exams and …

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by Chris Spiker
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U.S. News Ranks Best Public High Schools In Pennsylvania U.S. News Ranks Best Public High Schools In Pennsylvania
U.S. News Ranks Best Public High Schools In Pennsylvania U.S. News & World Report has released is latest rankings of the best public high schools in America. Two Pennsylvania schools were ranked among the top 50 best. "Families can use the Best High Schools rankings to see how schools compare at the national, state and local level on factors like graduation rates and college readiness," said Anita Narayan, managing editor of Education at U.S. News.  "The rankings also provide insight into academic performance among underserved groups." The Julia R. Masterman Secondary School came in at No. 18 while the Downington STEM Academy was ranke…

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by Cecilia Levine