Kids are in a ‘reading recession,’ as test scores continue to decline
Kindergarten students work on a project at Munger Elementary-Middle School Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
ODESTO, Calif. (AP) — Before every important test, teacher Nancy Barajas dims the lights, turns on a disco ball and blasts music from her playlist. Her sixth graders dance together as a “pre-celebration” to boost their confidence, then take their exam.
Lately, there’s been a lot to celebrate in elementary schools in Modesto, California. Both reading and math scores have increased consistently over the past several years.
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