Following the publication of the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress results showing American students falling behind in reading and stagnarting in math, President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. Dept. of Education and several other federal agencies to look for ways to expand school choice for families to improve student performance. the Christian Post website reports today (Jan. 31, 2025). In an ambitious executive order, labeled "Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families," Trump cited the results , which the U.S. Dept. of Education has decried as "heartbreaking," as an impetus for the action.
More than half of fourth graders tested nationwide in the report were found deficient in reading at a proficient level for their grade, and the share of students considered proficient was found to be 2 percentage points lower than two years earlier.
"Parents want and deserve the best education for their children. But too many children do not thrive in their assigned government--run K--12 school. According to this year's National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) , 70 percent of 8th graders were below proficient in reading, and 72 percent were below proficient in math," the executive order noted.
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