70% of fourth graders aren’t reading proficiently, report finds—one of several areas where education is failing America’s kids
- Posted on June 8, 2026
- By Fortune
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70% of fourth graders aren’t reading proficiently, report finds—one of several areas where education is failing America’s kids
A new report on childhood wellbeing finds the U.S. education system is still reeling from COVID—but the learning crisis started long before the pandemic hit.