Reading scores are falling in the US: Why boys are losing ground faster than girls in class

US boys are falling behind girls in reading at an alarming rate, with the gap widening significantly by high school. This trend, exacerbated by declining overall reading scores, impacts future educational and economic prospects. Experts suggest a combination of biological and environmental factors contribute, but targeted interventions and cultural shifts could reverse this concerning pattern.

Reading scores are falling in the US: Why boys are losing ground faster than girls in class
US boys are falling behind girls in reading at an alarming rate, with the gap widening significantly by high school. This trend, exacerbated by declining overall reading scores, impacts future educational and economic prospects. Experts suggest a combination of biological and environmental factors contribute, but targeted interventions and cultural shifts could reverse this concerning pattern.