Nebraska student test scores appear to rebound after COVID-19 pandemic

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - The percentage of Nebraska students who tested proficient in English language arts and math appears to be rebounding after a drop during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data from the Nebraska Department of Education, released Wednesday, the percentage of students in grades 3-8 who tested proficient in English language arts or math rose by double digits compared to last year. In 2022, 47% of students were proficient across statewide tests in English language arts, while 46% of students were proficient in math. For the most...