Nebraska students rebound in English and math test scores to pre-pandemic levels

Nebraska student proficiency in math and English language arts has skyrocketed as public schools recover from a COVID-19 academic slide. State test scores released Wednesday show that in the 2022-23 school year, students rebounded more than 10 percentage points in both subjects, scoring higher than pre-pandemic years. In English language arts, 58% of Nebraska students scored proficient — meaning they were either on track or advanced in the subject — an increase from 47% a year prior. Proficiency in math was 61%, up from 46%. In science, 70% of students...