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Homework Headaches: Why Are Kids Struggling Now More Than Ever?
The latest national science test scores have dropped to levels we haven't seen since 2009, and let me tell you, it’s a real wake-up call for our education system. I mean, we’re talking about more than a decade of progress just going poof! It’s like watching your favorite balloon float away at a birthday party—super disappointing and a little bit heartbreaking. Parents were left scratching their heads as their kids struggled with homework that made less sense than a cat trying to speak Spanish, all while the experts kept assuring us everything was just fine. But spoiler alert: it’s not fine, folks! Join me as we dive into this avalanche of stats, explore what’s really going on, and maybe even share a few laughs along the way.
Takeaways:
- The latest national science test scores reveal a sharp decline in educational achievement, which is pretty concerning.
- Eighth grade scores have plummeted to levels unseen since 2009, highlighting a troubling trend in education.
- It's alarming to see more than a decade of educational progress vanish, leaving many parents frustrated.
- The pandemic has exacerbated learning gaps, with kids struggling more than ever in school.
- Parents have been witnessing their children grapple with homework that used to be manageable and straightforward.
- The education system is not just flawed; it's in dire need of serious reform to address these issues.
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Transcript
This is the Daily Note.
Speaker A:I'm James A.
Speaker A:Brown.
Speaker A:The latest national science test scores are in and they're brutal.
Speaker A: levels we haven't seen since: Speaker A:12th grade math and reading are down 2.
Speaker A:That's more than a decade of progress gone poof.
Speaker A:But here's what gets me.
Speaker A:I think we all saw this coming.
Speaker A:I feel for the parents who told tales in the last decade of homework that made no sense.
Speaker A:Watching their kids struggle with things that used to be routine at a pandemic where our kids learn little from school.
Speaker A:And here we are.
Speaker A:We spent years being told everything was fine while families watched their kids fall behind.
Speaker A:Our education system isn't just flawed, it's broken.
Speaker A:And I have a feeling there's an avalanche of stats like this to come.
Speaker A:So what do you think?
Speaker A:Let me know@jamesabrown.net on that note.
Speaker A:I'm James A.
Speaker A:Brown and as always, be well.
