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<p>The Atlantic</p>
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<p>Why American Students Haven't Gotten Better at Reading in 20 Years</p>
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<p>Every two years, education-policy wonks gear up for what has become a time-honored ritual: the release of the Nation’s Report Card. Officially known as the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, the data reflect the results of reading and
math tests administered to a sample of students across the country. Experts generally consider the tests rigorous and highly reliable—and the scores basically stagnant.</p>
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<p>Full story:<br>
https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2018/04/-american-students-reading/557915/</p>
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