"Nation's Report Card" Shows Encouraging Progress in Literacy, Underscores Iowa's Need for Evidence-based Mathematics Support
January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 30 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025:
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"Nation's Report Card" shows encouraging progress in literacy, underscores Iowa's need for evidence-based mathematics support
Iowa ranks 10th in the nation in 8th grade reading. Math rankings show the need for improved mathematics instruction, with Iowa ranking 30th for 4th graders and 23rd for 8th graders.
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"Nation's Report Card" shows encouraging progress in literacy, underscores Iowa's need for evidence-based mathematics support
Iowa ranks 10th in the nation in 8th grade reading. Math rankings show the need for improved mathematics instruction, with Iowa ranking 30th for 4th graders and 23rd for 8th graders.
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