Summary:
- This article discusses the declining academic rigor in schools, which is responsible for falling test scores, rather than climate change as suggested by the Los Angeles Times.
- The article argues that the focus on social and emotional learning, as well as the emphasis on equity and inclusion, has led to a decrease in academic standards and expectations, contributing to the decline in student performance.
- The article suggests that restoring academic rigor, with a focus on core subjects and high expectations, is the key to improving student outcomes, rather than blaming external factors like climate change.