GROK>> Recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often called "The Nation's Report Card," gives us a solid picture. In 2019, before the pandemic shook things up, only 34% of eighth-grade public school students were reading at or above the "Proficient" level. That means 66%—two out of three—were below that mark. "Proficient" here means they can handle grade-level reading with solid understanding, like interpreting texts or making reasonable inferences. About 27% of those eighth graders scored below the "Basic" level, which is even more troubling because it indicates they struggle with fundamental reading skills—like finding main ideas or understanding straightforward passages

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