The Literacy Crisis in K–12 Education Declining Reading Skills and Academic Performance Literacy proficiency among students, particularly around the age of 13, has shown a troubling downtrend, with National Assessment of Educational Progress data pointing to declining reading levels since 2012.
Escalating Cyber Threats Prompt Action In light of the surging cyber threats that endanger the nation's education systems, the U.S. Department of Education and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have inaugurated a new Government Coordinating Council. This council is