American students' reading scores falling behind international peers
US 15-year-olds' reading scores dropped 14 points in the latest global assessment, reaching levels not seen in about 25 years. This decline is occurring as the Trump administration promotes "school choice" policies. The story involves how American students are performing in international reading comparisons and questions about education policy direction.
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