In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, student performance fell across much of the United States. According to a new study of 2022 math and reading scores, however, North Carolina students suffered one of the country’s biggest tumbles. For describing cross-state differences in educational outcomes, I’ve long relied on the Urban Institute’s analysis of data from the National Assessment of […]
John Hood is a Reporter at WTKR News 3. He covers a range of topics including crime, governance, social issues, and taxes, with a focus on regional interest and world news, particularly in Virginia. John has been featured in numerous publications such as the Independent Tribune, Winston-Salem Journal, and National Review, among others.