Modesto Elementary Schools Improve Reading Skills

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Teacher Nancy Barajas helps students feel confident before tests. Modesto schools have seen higher reading and math scores.

Across the country, reading test scores are sadly falling. This problem started even before the pandemic disruptions.

Scholars studied test scores from many school districts. Only a few states showed much growth in reading.

Some states improved reading scores using phonics methods. This \"science of reading\" helps kids sound out words.

Modesto and Detroit made good progress with student learning. Southern states also showed strong gains in their schools.

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Who helps students feel confident before tests?

Teacher Nancy Barajas helps students feel confident before tests.

What problem is happening with reading test scores?

Reading test scores are sadly falling across the country.

Which states showed improvement in reading scores?

Some states improved reading scores using phonics methods.

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