Wall Street Journalさんのインスタグラム写真 - (Wall Street JournalInstagram)「The U.S. is in the midst of an unprecedented decline in learning, with students falling far behind over the past few years. So why are the millions of children performing below grade level not in summer school? asks @mikebloomberg for @wsjopinion. The National Assessment of Educational Progress, often called the nation’s report card, reveals a dire situation. Reading scores for eighth graders have fallen to their lowest level in two decades, and math scores are at a three-decade low. Reading scores for fourth graders fell furthest for black, Latino, and Native American students, exacerbating the racial and ethnic achievement gaps that have long plagued the country. If unaddressed, this crisis will be devastating. Millions of children will be consigned to limited career choices and unable to fulfill their potential, slowing the nation’s progress toward racial and ethnic equality. America’s ability to continue leading the global economy—and reaping the rewards—will suffer. This is a five-alarm fire, but most elected officials aren’t responding or even discussing it. There is no plan from Washington, no joint session of Congress, no Oval Office address. We can’t let federal and state officials keep ignoring the situation. Here’s a suggestion for parents and everyone who cares about children and teenagers: When incumbents come seeking votes, take them to school—and if they don’t confront the crisis, vote them out. Read more at the link in @wsjopinion's bio. Photo: iStock/Getty」7月14日 23時01分