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California is considering a new bill to change how math is taught in schools. Senate Bill 1067 would require screening for basic math skills in kindergartners, first-, and second-graders. The goal is to help students who are behind catch up to their peers. Amy Cooper from EdVoice says early math skills predict later success in school. California students have struggled in math, with only 37% performing at grade level last year. The bill has support from some educators but faces opposition from groups like the California Teachers Association, who argue existing frameworks are sufficient.
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Young students are still struggling to bounce back academically from the pandemic, even though many were babies at the time. In new data from research and testing company NWEA, first and second graders are scoring below kids pre-pandemic in math and reading. Math scores have risen a little each year. Reading scores have stayed flat. Researchers say the problem looks bigger than impacts from the pandemic. They point to emerging data that suggest parents are reading less to kids. Some districts say stronger phonics lessons and frequent check-ins help reading recover. And some states are expanding pre-K to boost early literacy.
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