Pa. districts buck national decline with gains in reading and math
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National data show reading and math lag behind pre-pandemic levels, but several Pennsylvania districts—including West Allegheny—are showing growth in both subjects through full-day pre-K, early-literacy emphasis, regular screening, and targeted interventions, with state efforts to adopt the science of reading; progress is uneven and chronic absenteeism remains a challenge.
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