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Education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

How did LAUSD students measure up to district goals? The wins, shortfalls and 2026 plan

Los Angeles Unified missed most board-approved academic goals from four years ago yet improved faster than the state on key academic measures.
Science
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Cheers, banners and pride for Kerry's Young Scientist winner, Aoibheann, as she returns to school

Aoibheann Daly, a 15-year-old Transition Year student, won the 2026 Stripe YSTE top prize for GlioScope, aimed at improving brain cancer treatment.
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

How one Oakland high school made gains in reading and math

As a "Big Picture School, MetWest follows a nontraditional model, where students spend three days a week doing core learning and instruction, and spend Tuesdays and Thursdays participating in internships and career learning with a mentor. Their internships are in fields ranging from automotive to education, healthcare, and videography. "At Big Picture Schools, we believe not all the learning happens inside the schools but outside as well,"
East Bay (California)
Education
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC charter schools outperform city public schools, data shows

NYC charter school students significantly outperform district public school students on NYS ELA and math exams, and charter enrollment is increasing.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Amazing Brain-Based Experiment

Teaching students that the brain develops with effort produces measurable improvements in grades, study habits, and observable student behavior within a semester.
#community-schools
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

BUSD test scores still outpace Alameda County and California, but gaps persist

Berkeley Unified proficiency in math and English increased for the third year, outperforming county and state averages but with persistent Black and Latino disparities.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Bring Back High-Stakes School Testing

U.S. student achievement has declined due to a long-term accountability collapse predating COVID; restoring testing and accountability is essential to reverse the decline.
US politics
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago

As Schools Become a Political Battleground, Student Performance Continues to Plunge - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

A federal funding freeze disrupted K-12 programs and planning, causing program closures, job cuts, and harming schools already facing declining student reading and math scores.
#naep
fromFortune
4 months ago
Education

High schoolers' reading and math scores kept declining during COVID, with performance among seniors hitting its lowest point in over two decades | Fortune

fromFortune
4 months ago
Education

High schoolers' reading and math scores kept declining during COVID, with performance among seniors hitting its lowest point in over two decades | Fortune

#debate
fromChalkbeat
4 months ago
New York City

How a Brooklyn middle school once at risk of closure became national debate champions

M.S. 50's debate program transformed student outcomes and reputation, culminating in a national middle school debate championship despite high poverty and past struggles.
fromBrooklyn Paper
8 months ago
Brooklyn

Rookie Uncommon Collegiate Charter High School Debate Team Makes it to National Competition * Brooklyn Paper

The Uncommon Collegiate Charter High School debate team has achieved significant success in its inaugural year within the Brooklyn Debate League.
Education
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Five students achieve eight H1s in 'highest number ever,' says Institute of Education principal

Students achieved record exam results with multiple top H1 grades; standout students earned eight H1s, bursaries, and dual-degree placements.
#education
Right-wing politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

He's a Foe of D.E.I. in Schools but Not a Fan of Trump's Crusade

Steven F. Wilson's vision for quality education faced cancellation due to his critique of contemporary educational trends, highlighting tensions between academic rigor and antiracist ideologies.
fromsilive
7 months ago

This Staten Island teen's 'memorable' prom night began with a horse and carriage

"I told my mom I wanted a horse and carriage for prom. She helped me get in contact with farms that do horse rentals. When I arrived, everyone was shocked."
NYC parents
NYC startup
fromQNS
7 months ago

Queens high school students take top prize in NYC Minecraft Battle of the Boroughs - QNS

Queens high school team wins first-ever NYC Video Games Festival in Minecraft competition, marking significant achievement for the school and the borough.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
7 months ago

NYU Tandon's student ITE chapter wins first place in 'Traffic Bowl'

The NYU Tandon students won the ITE Traffic Bowl for the sixth consecutive year, showcasing their expertise in transportation planning and engineering.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Dartmouth-bound black belt kicks butt in martial arts - and in the classroom

"The black belt was at the top of my list and what I've wanted the most," Westhampton Beach senior Willow DuBrovin told The Post of her major milestone in the traditional Korean martial art of Soo Bahk Do.
MMA
fromMiami Herald
8 months ago

How to watch the Herald Silver Knight Awards that honor top high school students

The Silver Knight Award Ceremony on May 22, 2024, highlights the achievements of 935 high school seniors nominated from over 120 schools in Miami-Dade and Broward.
Miami food
OMG science
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago

Dubliner Oscar Despard leads team to victory in University Challenge final

A 22-year-old student led Christ's College Cambridge to victory in a quiz competition against Warwick University.
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