Understanding the Story Behind the 2025 Nation’s Report Card

27/10/2025 28 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Education Insight, we’re joined by Dr. Iwunze Ugo, Research Fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California, to unpack the latest findings from the Nation’s Report Card on Education.Dr. Ugo explores where students across the country are making progress—and where they continue to struggle. From the lingering effects of the pandemic to widening achievement gaps between low-income and higher-income students, we discuss what the data reveals about the current state of K–12 education.The conversation also dives into differences among states, the impact of chronic absenteeism, and what policymakers, educators, and parents can do to help turn things around.🎧 Tune in to learn what this year’s Nation’s Report Card says about how America’s students are really doing, and what comes next for our schools.