Reading Scores Plummet Across America | Dayton News

Reading scores for U.S. students are plummeting—fourth and eighth graders are scoring lower than ever, with 15-year-olds hitting their worst performance in 25 years. Experts blame a decade of declining focus on student achievement, political turmoil, and school shutdowns. Teachers are quitting in droves, citing chaotic classrooms, while parents demand a return to core subjects. A new poll reveals Americans’ confidence in K-12 education has sunk to an all-time low, with only 32% satisfied—a 11-point drop in two years. The message is clear: urgent, systemic change is needed to rebuild foundational learning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/aafc971f748c962c