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NYC Reading Scores Plummet Amid Curriculum Confusion | New York City News
New York City’s third through fifth graders saw steep drops in reading scores last year—third grade plummeted 14 points, fourth fell 6, and fifth dropped 13—contradicting internal school assessments. Officials are launching a deep investigation as the union criticizes the Education Department for abandoning proven literacy methods in favor of chaotic, unfocused programs. Meanwhile, the Mayor stands by his curriculum overhaul, though the union also warns against overloading elementary math mandates. Experts debate whether these swings signal testing flaws or deeper systemic issues, with…
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