US Reading Scores Stagnant, Phonics Shows Promise
A new education scorecard reveals that reading scores in the United States remain near pandemic-era lows, with only five states and the District of Columbia showing improvement over three years. The limited gains are attributed to phonics-based instruction methods. The data underscores a slow recovery in literacy following COVID-19 disruptions.
Key facts
- Reading scores in the US remain near pandemic lows.
- Only five states and DC posted reading progress over three years.
- Phonics-based instruction is credited for the gains.
- The scorecard shows little ground recovered overall.
- The data comes from a recent education scorecard.
- The pandemic caused significant learning disruptions.
- Literacy recovery has been uneven across states.
- Phonics methods are highlighted as effective.
Entities
Locations
- United States
- District of Columbia
Sources
- Quartz —