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How concerned are you about the changes to the US Department of Education?
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Results of the survey of March 9, 2025
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What is the chief reason for the continuing decline in reading scores on standardized tests?
Lack of foundational literacy skills – Many students struggle with phonics, fluency, and comprehension early on. --23.5 %
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Increased screen time & digital distractions – Students are reading less traditional texts and engaging more with digital media.-- 41.2%
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Pandemic learning loss – The disruptions in education over the past few years have had lasting effects on literacy development. -- 11.8%
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Curriculum & instructional gaps – Reading instruction methods and curriculum choices are not effectively meeting students’ needs. -- 5.9%
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Home & community factors – Limited access to books, parental involvement, and socioeconomic challenges impact reading proficiency. -- 5.9%
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Other - please add a comment -- 11.8%
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Number of Responses = 17
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Should have repeated the current grade level. Will never catch up. Some children didn’t even have computers. Teachers worked hard, doing a great job. Ongoing uncooperative from parents and administration. |
Schools also give in to the pressure to pass students when we should hold them back if they can't do the work. |
More districts need to commit to the Science of Reading. |
This site has a questionnaire about the real problems in our K-12. The answer is simple: phonics works. The other methods don't. |
I founded an international school. Reading is an issue with American students. We do not have high enough expectations for our USA kids, and as a result ( not on outcome), the above reasons are all reasons but not the systemic problem. |
The combination of short attention span and digital “sound bites” result in less commitment to read, to learn, to figure it all out, and to think deeply about the topic. |
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