New Jersey’s Education Rankings Lie

New Jersey’s top education ranking masks a troubling reality: 62% of fourth graders can’t read at grade level, and math struggles are worsening. While the state ranks seventh for kids’ health, 5% of children remain uninsured—many due to fear of immigration enforcement, despite state policies that cover all eligible kids. Medicaid changes threaten adult coverage, but kids may still be protected. Nationwide, math and reading skills are declining, and New Jersey is trending downward. Chronic absenteeism affects over 60% of schools, and economic instability at home is taking a toll on student focus and success. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ed2833b8a4004375