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NAEP Reveals Alarming Low Scores for Class of 2024

9/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reports historically low class of 2024 scores in math and reading, with graduates entering college unprepared.
Arizona ranks 45th nationally, with declines in 8th-grade math and reading.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon calls for federal involvement and state control to boost readiness. Teams test teaching models addressing the high/low performance gap fueled by socioeconomic factors.

History

Historical Context

The No Child Left Behind Act, enacted in 2002, mandated standardized testing to improve educational outcomes in the U.S. Despite these efforts, states like Arizona now rank 45th in NAEP scores, reflecting ongoing disparities in educational achievement. The current decline in math and reading proficiency highlights the need for collaboration between federal and state governments to address these persistent challenges.

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Story summary

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reports historically low class of 2024 scores in math and reading, with graduates entering college unprepared.
Arizona ranks 45th nationally, with declines in 8th-grade math and reading.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon calls for federal involvement and state control to boost readiness. Teams test teaching models addressing the high/low performance gap fueled by socioeconomic factors.

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