First Lady Jill Biden claimed in a July 4 speech at America’s largest teachers’ union that Joe Biden is the “president of education,” but test scores across the country are reportedly historically low. .
In her speech, the first lady said, “I knew Joe would always be superintendent because he knew that our nation’s success begins with you, the educators who shape the lives of our students.” said. Posted by the White House.
After giving a speech and introducing President Biden, Jill Biden said, “Educators have champions in the White House.”
“You know, I often say, you’re tired of hearing me, but children are kite strings. They’re not someone else’s children. They’re all ours.” children,” he said, according to the speech.
But 13-year-olds are declining in math and reading test scores, the report said. country report card. (Related: Middle school math grades plummet for first time in 50 years)
First Lady Jill Biden said at an event for the National Education Association, the nation’s largest teachers’ union, on July 4.
“I knew Joe would always be president of education.” pic.twitter.com/t1pjiskdso
— Nicky Naley (@nickineily) July 5, 2023
According to the report, average scores fell four points in reading and nine points in mathematics compared to the 2019-20 school year. The average score is 7 points lower in reading and 14 points lower in mathematics than 10 years ago.
The Nation’s Report Card tweeted that the score was also “the biggest drop ever recorded in math.”
🔎 Update from the national report card: The nation’s 13-year-old math and reading scores will continue to decline in 2022-2023, marking the largest ever recorded drop in math. Read on for what you need to know. https://t.co/VisrIy31Pr
1/8 #NAEP #education #edchat @USEdGov pic.twitter.com/ifce5x6Ne1
— NAEP, National Report Card (@NAEP_NCES) June 21, 2023
Several Republican lawmakers also criticized Jill Biden’s remarks.
South Carolina Senator and Republican presidential nominee Tim Scott tweeted in response to the video that “Board of Education Commissioners should not be locking children in failing schools.”
“We need a president who understands that giving parents choice gives students opportunities.”
“School choice is necessary in this country because every child in every zip code is entitled to a quality education,” Scott wrote.
The head of school has no intention of locking children in a failed school.
We need a president who understands that giving parents choice means giving students opportunities.
School choice is necessary in this country because every child in every zip code is entitled to a quality education. https://t.co/YoCCeozfY1
— Tim Scott (@votetimscott) July 5, 2023
Vernon Jones, a former Georgia Democratic legislator and now a Republican, tweeted that the president “won’t send their kids to the school of their choice!”
Joe Biden won’t let black families send their kids to the school of his choice!
Joe is bought and paid a salary by the Teachers’ Union. https://t.co/sgf2g0axfw
— Vernon Jones (@VernonForGA) July 5, 2023
“The latest data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress confirms what the Biden-Harris administration knew from day one: the pandemic will have a devastating impact on student learning across the United States, and it will take years of hard work and effort. It is further proof that US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said in a statement that investments are needed to repair the damage and deal with the 11 years of economic stagnation that preceded it.
“This latest data is a reminder of how far we still have to go, but it is encouraging that the historic investments and resources provided by the American Relief Program and the Department of Education are beginning to show positive results. He added.
