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Nearly all school districts in Pennsylvania have seen drops in English language arts proficiency since the COVID-19 pandemic. Under a new state mandate, schools are changing the way they teach students how to read.

From test scores to school board controversy, here's a look at the top education stories from WVIA News in 2025.

The pandemic continues to impact education in Northeast and Central Pennsylvania. Most school districts have not reached test proficiency rates achieved pre-pandemic. WVIA News visited classrooms across the region and looked at the scores of 500 districts statewide.