Report shows a decline in test scores for U.S. 8th graders

A new report shows a sharp decline in test scores for U.S. 8th graders in history and civics across several themes. Roughly 40% of students scored "below basic" proficiency in 2022. Experts attribute the recent struggles to the disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, but also note a continuing pattern of lower test scores in several subjects for almost 30 years.