Stanford University Professor Sean Reardon broke down a new report that shows students are performing worse on tests than they did 10 years ago.
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When an urgent event occurs that elicits nationwide coverage and requires stations to interrupt regular programming, television and radio networks may interrupt their normal non-news programs and broadcast an emergency news flash or special report. The interruption is typically followed by a countdown sequence to give network affiliates time to switch to the national feed for the breaking story. A newsflash or special report can also be used during regularly scheduled programing; in such cases, lower thirds and other graphics are often altered to convey a sense of urgency. Other terms used for breaking news include news alert, bulletin and special report.
