One out of six Georgians are considered “functionally illiterate,” according to Matthew Smith, the Director of Policy and Research at the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education.

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

Kentucky education officials are pointing to some of the strongest academic gains in the country as new data shows a widening divide in the recovery of reading and mathematics across U.S. states.

Kindergarten, in theory, is supposed to set up all children for success in later elementary grades—laying the foundation for reading and math skills that support their growth. But that’s not always ...

Alabama saw record-breaking gains on the Nation’s Report Card this year, but state leaders say more targeted efforts – and more money – are needed to sustain recent progress. “Even though we’re seeing ...

The Nation’s Report Card is sparking calls to action as dismal scores on reading and math show students across the country have failed to academically recover from the pandemic. Data released ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. National Assessment of Educational Progress assessment data is released every two years. Known as The Nation's Report Card, it ...