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Washington Drops to 31st in National Education Ranking
Published 2 weeks, 3 days ago
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Washington state has fallen to 31st in the nation in the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book, down from 27th. The 2026 report shows 70% of eighth graders are not proficient in math and 68% of fourth graders are not proficient in reading. State officials dispute the methodology while advocates flag cuts to early learning and rising numbers of uninsured children. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/washington-falls-again-in-national-education-ranking/ #WashingtonState #Education #KidsCount #MathProficiency #ReadingProficiency #EarlyLearning #ChildHealth #PublicSchools #WaLeg #ClarkCounty
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