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US Reading Scores Remain Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

other · 2026-05-14

A national scorecard reveals that while math recovery has been widespread across the United States, reading progress has stagnated, with only a handful of states and Washington, D.C. showing improvement over the past three years. Reading scores still lag significantly behind pre-pandemic levels, indicating a persistent educational challenge.

Key facts

  • Math recovery is widespread across the US.
  • Reading progress is confined to a handful of states and Washington, D.C.
  • Reading scores still lag far behind pre-pandemic levels.
  • The data covers the past three years.
  • The national scorecard shows limited reading improvement.
  • Only a few states and the capital have seen reading gains.
  • Math recovery contrasts sharply with reading stagnation.
  • The findings highlight ongoing educational setbacks.

Entities

Locations

  • United States
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Washington, DC

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