‘It’s devastating’: New study finds students’ reading scores continue to drop

Name: ‘It’s devastating’: New study finds students’ reading scores continue to drop
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Description: ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the new study ranking American kids worse on literacy compared to other countries, and possible ways to improve.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the new study ranking American kids worse on literacy compared to other countries, and possible ways to improve.

September 8, 2026

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‘It’s devastating’: New study finds students’ reading scores continue to drop

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the new study ranking American kids worse on literacy compared to other countries, and possible ways to improve.

September 8, 2026

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