Assessment and testing
A report from the testing group NWEA also estimates that Hispanic students in particular need more academic support during their recovery from the pandemic.
Across all high schools in the city, 1 of every 5 students are mandated to receive special education support under an IEP. At specialized high schools, that number is only 1 of 50.
The 2024 ILEARN test scores released Wednesday show a very small change in the overall statewide scores for students in grades 3 to 8.
Other classroom factors, including class size and teacher pay, did not correlate with third grade reading scores, the study found.
A new report finds that early elementary school students are having an especially hard time catching up to their pre-pandemic peers in math and reading. Schools may need to provide them with more intensive support.
The state is looking at how the change in scores will impact school ratings.
As ESSER money expires, new research suggests that pandemic dollars helped academic recovery, but a lot more will be needed for a full recovery.
Memphis schools show gains, but remain well behind statewide figures. See how your district performed.
46% proficiency rate is the highest since the state raised its academic standards in 2010.
The proposed actions follow a set of recommendations by the Blue Ribbon Commission and include ending a requirement that students pass state Regents exams to earn a diploma.
The revised policy also requires more tutoring for struggling readers who advance to fifth grade.
The students had all recently failed the English Language Arts Regents exam, according to families and staff.
Illinois high school juniors will have to take the ACT to graduate starting spring 2025. This comes at a time when most colleges and universities are again requiring students to take entrance exams for the admissions process.
About 8% of New York City students opted out of the state’s reading test last year, roughly double the pre-pandemic rate.
Senate and House still at odds over how to revise a 2021 reading and retention law
This year, fifth and eighth grade students will shift to computer-based state exams. Some educators worry the move will affect performance.
The guidance is new this spring and comes in response to the influx of newcomer students.
The College Board is launching a new digital SAT amid an evolving landscape for college admissions.
In a rare action, the state Board of Education passed a resolution questioning whether the 2021 law targets the right age group.
In addition to school choice, GOP plan seeks changes to public school testing, teacher evaluations