Discussion on ongoing efforts to locate a missing submersible near Titanic wreckage, low math and reading scores on recent National Assessment of Educational Progress report
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Efforts are underway to locate a missing submersible near the Titanic wreckage with less than 24 hours of oxygen, posing challenges for potential rescue due to dangerous conditions.
Math and reading scores for American school children have reached their lowest point in decades, indicating significant learning loss exacerbated by the pandemic as well as previous years.
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Search for Missing Sub near Titanic Wreckage
Efforts are underway to locate a missing submersible near the Titanic wreckage. Sonar beacons have detected banging sounds underwater, and heavy-duty search equipment, including unmanned vehicles, has arrived in Newfoundland. Time is running out, as the submarine has less than 24 hours of oxygen. Experts warn that if the submarine is found, a rescue may be challenging due to the dangerous conditions.
Low Math and Reading Scores for American School Children
The National Assessment of Educational Progress reveals that math and reading scores for American school children have reached their lowest point in decades. 13-year-olds scored an average of 256 out of 500 in reading and 271 out of 500 in math. These scores indicate significant learning loss, with reading scores at their lowest since 2004 and math scores since 1990. While the pandemic has amplified these concerns, previous years also displayed worrisome low scores.
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Ongoing Search for Missing Submersible and Hearing on FBI Investigation