September 23rd, 2022. Our Kids are Back in School, How Are They Doing? Europe Prepares for a Cold, Dark Winter.
The President's Daily Brief
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We Have an Education Problem Before the Pandemic Hit
In one school district in the borough of bronx, new york, only seven % of students who enter ninth grade were ready for college four years later. The average fourth graders reading score dropped five points since 20 20. That's the most significant drop amongst that age group in over two decades. For math, the test results were even worse. Average nine year old scores dropped seven points, the most disappointing outcome since 19 73.
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