US 12th graders’ reading & math scores fall to lowest levels on record - many will need remedial college courses.

“The average math score for 12th graders – 147 on a 300-point scale – was the lowest since assessment began in 2005.

Only 22% of 12th graders solved math problems at a level deemed at or above proficiency in 2024.

45% performed below the test’s most basic achievement level.”

https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2025/0909/nation-s-report-card-naep-us-math-reading-science

Health #Canada has a group of 8500 volunteers (I am one!) that help track Covid-19.

Every Monday they send me an email question: Did you develop a cough this week? Did you develop a fever? You simply click Yes or No. And hit reply. That’s it!

This citizen-science group info is matched with wastewater & hospital stats to track waves of viruses. Crucial for alerts and pandemic preparedness.

And they just announced they want to expand to 26,000 Canadian participants:

https://public.cnphi-rcrsp.ca/fluWatcher/register