Reading progress and gaps in U S student test results
Washington AP report says 9, 13, and 17 year olds show reading gains since 1971 but elementary progress stalled. Despite gains for minorities, Black and Hispanic students lag white peers. 17 year olds show 16 percent with basic, 40 percent with intermediate reading, and 3 percent advanced. Girls outperform boys across assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Assessment of Educational Progress
Education
William J. Bennett
Educational Testing Service
Princeton
Albert Shanker
American Federation of Teachers
Keith Geiger
National Education Association
Hmnbovad
Oth Soince
Saan Vile
Senout
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kids Rand Hatter
Waterbury, Conn
Suzanne
Michael Bates
Waterbury
Genie Project
State Department of Consumer Protection
Joseph Rubin
Joseph J. Lieberman
Sying Caaal Oh. Lieberman
Jarvik
Tucson
Ariz
Michael Drummond
Drummond
University Medical Center
Nina Trasoff
Ohio Edison
Dllon Refrigeration Services, Inc
Avon Lake
Elyria
Lorain
Flyria
Suctarn
Manita
Aitigly