District Links: DC schools see drop in math scores beyond national average; new council bill would open sports betting in DC to new apps; and more

By Chris Kain On Oct 24, 2022 Last updated Oct 24, 2022

District students experienced greater drops in math and reading test scores during the pandemic than the national average or the big city average, according to newly released results on the National Assessment of Educational Progress.

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