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What's behind the 'learning recession' for American students

Season 2026 Episode 106 | 8m 19s

As the school year is coming to a close, a new analysis shines another harsh spotlight on what’s being called a “learning recession” for American students. It's a problem that started long before the pandemic, according to the latest National Education Scorecard. William Brangham discussed more with Thomas Kane.

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