Kids face a ‘reading recession’ as test scores continue to plummet across the US
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Source: New York Post
Published: 2026-05-14 02:59 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Education, Culture & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy
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MODESTO, Calif. — 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.
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