America’s students are graduating, but are they ready for real-world jobs?
New test results show US 12th graders are scoring at historic lows in math and reading, raising concerns about workforce readiness. Pandemic disruptions, rising screen time, and long-term academic decline are key factors. Employers report skill gaps among new workers, while experts push for stronger academic recovery, early workforce preparation, and school-to-career partnerships to close the divide.
New test results show US 12th graders are scoring at historic lows in math and reading, raising concerns about workforce readiness. Pandemic disruptions, rising screen time, and long-term academic decline are key factors. Employers report skill gaps among new workers, while experts push for stronger academic recovery, early workforce preparation, and school-to-career partnerships to close the divide.
