Author: Madi Smith

Federal data shows post-pandemic student math scores are still down. Maine education officials are responding with a new effort to show students that math has real-world relevance. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Federal data indicates that the student math scores that fell during the pandemic are still down. The state of Maine is trying to turn things around with a new initiative. Madi Smith of Maine Public reports from one small school district.SEAN DONOVAN: If you guys can group up in groups of three or four, you can turn your chairs around. And we’re going to do the Candy Crush Data Challenge.MADI…

Federal data shows post-pandemic student math scores are still down. Maine education officials are responding with a new effort to show students that math has real-world relevance. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: Federal data indicates the student math scores that fell during the pandemic are still down. Maine schools are trying to turn things around with a new initiative. Madi Smith of Maine Public reports from one small school district in the Pine Tree State.SEAN DONOVAN: If you guys can group up in groups of three or four, you can turn your chairs around. And we’re going to do the Candy Crush…