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New York Reading Scores Plummet | New York City News
New York’s latest state test results reveal a shocking drop in reading proficiency—especially among third through fifth graders—with fifth graders falling 14 points, reversing a previous 13-point gain. Math scores edged up slightly, aligning with national trends, but the reading plunge is baffling experts due to its sharpness and rarity in standardized testing. While computer-based testing changes are being considered, they’re not seen as the main culprit. Education officials vow to dig into the data to pinpoint struggling communities and ramp up support like tutoring—because even amid…
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