CNN, December 9:
Math scores show improvement at schools in large U.S. cities
Washington (CNN) — Public school students in major metropolitan areas are showing improvement on test scores in mathematics compared with scores from previous years, according to a report released Tuesday by the Department of Education.
Wall Street Journal, December 9:
Math Gains Stall in Big Cities
Most urban school districts failed to make significant progress in math achievement in the past two years, and had scores below the national average, according to a federal study.
I don’t see the contradiction between your two quotes. Perhaps there was progress, but not significant progress, and the scores still suck.
Um…
What’s the distinction between “Public school students in major metropolitan areas” and “Most urban school districts”?