Courseware in Context Framework

Are the recent declines in NAEP scores surprising? They are depressing–and shifts of this magnitude, particularly for older students, can be tragic.

In considering the current state of our education and workforce systems, I see trends in both that are causing understandable concern among students, families, workers, and many other stakeholders. But I remain optimistic that our collective efforts will help support communities toward a vision where race, gender, and socioeconomic status are no longer predictors of academic or economic success.