High school seniors had the worst reading scores since 1992 on a national test, a loss probably related to increases in screen time and the pandemic. Their math scores fell as well.
Newly released test results indicate that many high school seniors lack the skills to paraphrase ideas from a political speech or identify a story character’s motives.
After the Trump administration criticized the use of what it called “racial proxies,” the group behind the SAT shut down a way for universities to identify promising applicants from disadvantaged communities.
Districts aiming to hire Black teachers, add Black history classes and talk about white privilege are increasingly under scrutiny, raising questions about what is legal, and also what works.
Officials removed decade-old guidance outlining the rights of students who are still learning English, which could weaken support for immigrant children.
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