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Washington’s Education Slide | Seattle News
Washington’s education system is slipping nationally, ranking 31st in student proficiency despite overall child well-being climbing to 17th — a troubling drop from last year. With 70% of eighth graders failing math and 68% of fourth graders struggling with reading, advocates blame systemic gaps, especially for rural students, those with disabilities, and kids without early childhood support. While the state points to post-pandemic progress and compares favorably with peers using the same tests, experts warn that recovery isn’t equitable — and most students still aren’t meeting grade-level…
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