Young students math and reading skills have stagnated since the pandemic, with reading scores particularly concerning. Despite improvements in math, reading scores for first and second graders have remained flat since spring 2021. Experts suggest that factors beyond classroom disruptions, such as broader life changes and fewer parents reading to kids at home, may be contributing to this lag. Some districts have seen success with phonics focus and extra help, while states like California and New York City are expanding pre-kindergarten programs to build early skills.
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