Edyta Blaszczyk / Odessa American via AP
In this June 7, 2014, file photo, Odessa High graduates stand for a group portrait before the start of commencement in Odessa, Texas. It’s not a promising picture for the nation’s high school seniors. They are slipping in math, not making strides in reading, and only about one-third are prepared for the academic challenges of entry-level college courses.
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