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NYC Reading Scores Plummet Again | New York City News
New York City’s reading scores for grades 3 through 8 have plummeted, with only half of students hitting proficiency—undoing last year’s seven-point gain and forcing officials back to the drawing board. Despite a bold push for “science of reading” methods that emphasize phonics and vocabulary, teachers and parents are pushing back, calling the new materials dry and uninspiring, even swapping books for worksheets. The statewide dip mirrors NYC’s slump, while math scores barely ticked up. Critics say the curricula feel restrictive, but city leaders remain steadfast, insisting the long-term…
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