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WV Students Show Mixed Progress | Parkersburg News
West Virginia’s latest test results reveal a mixed story: math and ELA scores have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, but science dipped slightly and progress is slowing—especially for middle and 11th graders, whose scores are troubling despite high graduation rates. While elementary students are thriving thanks to initiatives like the Third Grade Success Act, new efforts like Bridging for the Future aim to boost middle school performance. Experts wonder if career-focused students, who excel in their fields, are disengaged from standardized tests—creating a gap between academic readiness and…
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