The reading and math scores of 12th graders has dropped to their lowest level in more than 20 years, according to results from an exam known as the nation's report card. The National Assessment of ...

High school seniors’ math and reading comprehension are on the decline, according to a national report. The National Center for Education Statistics, part of the U.S. Department of Education, ...

(NEXSTAR) — School is back in session, bringing in the first wave of students born during the pandemic, dubbed “COVID kindergartners,” into classrooms nationwide. The students older than them, however ...

The kids are not all right. For the first time since the pandemic, the National Assessment of Educational Progress — commonly known as the Nation's Report Card — released its scores on 8th-grade ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

More students were accepted into four-year colleges in 2024 compared to 2019 despite 12th grade students testing lower for college readiness. The National Assessment of Educational Progress’ (NAEP) ...

Experts suggest the COVID-19 pandemic, technology and chronic absenteeism are potential factors in the decline. The U.S. Education secretary called the results "devastating" and a justification for ...

U.S. employers and colleges are contending with more young people who are behind academically. Some are trying to make up where schools have failed. U.S. employers and colleges are contending with ...

Do you stare at a math word problem and feel completely stuck? You're not alone. These problems mix reading comprehension with complex math concepts, making them a common hurdle for students. The good ...