Elementary reading gains shown for young but not teens
Washington AP report notes 9 year olds average 67.9 percent correct, up from 64 in 1971. Black 9 year olds rose to 59.6 percent from 49.7 in 1971, while 13 and 17 year olds show little change. Experts praise elementary gains and call for continued focus on older students.
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Black students win 500 plus scholarships in 17th National Achievement Program
More than 500 black high school seniors from 38 states the District of Columbia U S commonwealths and territories and overseas schools receive National Achievement Scholarship awards valued at over 1 5 million The grants come from 145 corporations foundations and donors and support U S citizens attending schools abroad and at home.
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