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education (90) COVID-19 (53) study analysis (9) educational outcomes (5) academic performance (4) school closures (3)

What Happened To NAEP Scores?

Scott analyzes poor NAEP test scores and explores whether COVID school closures, systemic changes in education standards, or other factors are responsible for the decline.

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Mar 10, 2025 1,333 words 212 likes 369 comments Listen · 10 min Read Read
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The Price Of Glee In China

Scott Alexander examines the paradox of economic growth not increasing happiness in developing countries, questioning the moral implications for global development efforts.

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Mar 23, 2016 1,852 words 0 likes 782 comments Read Read
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