July 25, 2007

Kids Count Report shows states lagging

Our worlds collide...

PHOENIX — Arizona youngsters are far behind their counterparts elsewhere in math and science achievement, at least according to a new study being released today.
Figures gathered by the Annie E. Casey Foundation for its annual Kids Count report show that more than half of Arizona eighth- graders tested in 2005 did not have even a basic knowledge of science skills considered appropriate for that grade.

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