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Want a stronger workforce? Make reading initiatives multigenerational

eSchool News

NAEP long-term trends data also show that average scores for 13-year-old students in 2022 declined 4 points in reading from the previous assessment report in 2020.

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NAEP ‘Nation’s Report Card’ Shows Steep Fall in Math Scores

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In fact, average fourth and eighth grade math and reading scores fell for most states between 2019 and 2022. In 2022, post-pandemic, that number has climbed to 38 percent. Thirty-seven percent of fourth graders were below the basic reading level in 2022, according to the results. Eighth graders fell eight points.

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With little federal support for families, states are stepping up  

The Hechinger Report

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Early Childhood newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about early learning.? Subscribe today! In the same time period, an additional eight states fully launched at least one of the policies.

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Inside Canada’s 50-year fight for national child care

The Hechinger Report

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Early Childhood newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about early learning. This movement came after decades of structured, organized advocacy , much of which started after the commission’s report.

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Smoothing the path for immigrants to finish their college degrees

The Hechinger Report

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Higher Education newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Thursday with trends and top stories about higher education. It has six campuses in Michigan along with its online program.

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What convinces voters to raise taxes: child care

The Hechinger Report

Credit: Ariel Gilreath/The Hechinger Report Last year, New Orleans added more than 1,000 child care seats for children from low-income families after voters approved a historic property tax increase in 2022. New Orleans is part of a growing trend of local communities passing ballot measures to expand access to child care.

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New Report: Equity, Cybersecurity Top List of State Education Technology Priorities

eSchool News

Through a broad array of programs and advocacy, SETDA builds member capacity and engages partners to empower the education community in leveraging technology for learning, teaching, and school operations. About SETDA The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) is the principal association representing U.S.

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