ROCKFORD, Ill (WREX) — Education has become a priority for Illinois leaders following a recent report indicating that students are falling behind in key academic areas compared to their peers.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is taking significant steps to improve numeracy scores among Illinois students. Dr. Ronda Dawson, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, highlighted the state's efforts to create uniform guidance aimed at accelerating math growth and closing achievement gaps.

The 2025 Illinois Report Card reveals a persistent trend: students are consistently scoring lower in math than in English. Statewide, more than 38 percent of students achieved proficiency or better in math, while over 52 percent reached proficiency in English language arts, showing a gap of mo

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