American High School Academic Decline

10/09/2025 12 min
American High School Academic Decline

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Episode Synopsis

 Why are U.S. high school students, especially seniors, performing at historic lows in reading, math, and science? Over 30% of 12th graders lack basic reading skills, and 45% fall short in math proficiency, raising concerns about college and career readiness. Experts debate whether federal intervention or local control is the best way to address this alarming decline. (Source: ABC News)