Every state ranked by its math and reading test scores, from worst to best

The National Assessment of Educational Progress measures student performance in math and reading. See how the 50 states shape up.
Forbes

Yes, National Tests Are Useful—But Not In ‘Reading’

A new book argues for the importance of national assessments in the U.S. but overlooks the negative impact of "reading" tests. Few Americans know much about the standardized tests collectively known ...

Success! ‘More rigorous’ NYC charter schools excel on state reading test as public-school results plummet

The overwhelming majority of students in the city’s largest charter-school networks excelled on recent state math and reading ...
U.S. News & World Report

Kids Are in a ‘Reading Recession,’ as Test Scores Continue to Decline

Kids Are in a ‘Reading Recession,’ as Test Scores Continue to Decline MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — Before every important test, teacher Nancy Barajas dims the lights, turns on a disco ball and blasts music ...