As they did for math and reading, eighth grade scores dropped in 2022 for U.S. history and civics; impact of Covid may be just one factor.
Strikes in low-paying states opened the public's eyes. In California, where teachers are among nation's highest paid – cost of living aside – Education Next's 2018 poll found more support for raising overall funding than teacher pay.
Researchers criticize CORE districts' use of student surveys of their social-emotional skills.
