America's Faltering Academic Foundation

09/09/2025 10 min
America's Faltering Academic Foundation

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Episode Synopsis

 Why are U.S. high school seniors performing worse in core subjects than they have in decades? A new national report shows reading scores are at their lowest since 1992, math has fallen to 2005 levels, and nearly half of seniors now score below basic in math. The study also reveals widening achievement gaps, with struggling students and girls in STEM falling further behind (AP News).