NYC test scores 2024: Math scores rise, English scores fall
Math scores improved in NYC public schools, but English scores declined amid a curriculum overhaul.
New York may be great for public-school teachers - but kids and taxpayers pay a high price
New York's public education system struggles with proficiency scores despite high spending and teacher salaries, raising concerns about efficacy and educational outcomes.
California students' math and English test scores rise, but pandemic losses have yet to reverse
California's economically disadvantaged students are improving their test scores in math, English, and science, though still below pre-pandemic levels.
Pandemic Learning Loss Hit the U.S. Hard. It's as Bad or Worse Across the World.
U.S. 15-year-olds perform above international averages in reading and science tests
American 15-year-olds experienced similar or slightly less severe setbacks in learning compared to their peers in other countries
The urgent call for educational innovation
Human capital is crucial for productivity and growth, and its development starts in early childhood.
Recent test scores highlight the urgent need for educational innovation and show a decline in math proficiency among U.S. students.
California school terminates contract with controversial 'Woke Kindergarten' program
Glassbrook Elementary in the San Francisco Bay area has cut ties with the Woke Kindergarten program after backlash and declining test scores.
Woke Kindergarten founder, Akiea Gross, has made controversial statements on social media, leading to the termination of the contract.
NYC test scores 2024: Math scores rise, English scores fall
Math scores improved in NYC public schools, but English scores declined amid a curriculum overhaul.
New York may be great for public-school teachers - but kids and taxpayers pay a high price
New York's public education system struggles with proficiency scores despite high spending and teacher salaries, raising concerns about efficacy and educational outcomes.
California students' math and English test scores rise, but pandemic losses have yet to reverse
California's economically disadvantaged students are improving their test scores in math, English, and science, though still below pre-pandemic levels.
Pandemic Learning Loss Hit the U.S. Hard. It's as Bad or Worse Across the World.
U.S. 15-year-olds perform above international averages in reading and science tests
American 15-year-olds experienced similar or slightly less severe setbacks in learning compared to their peers in other countries
The urgent call for educational innovation
Human capital is crucial for productivity and growth, and its development starts in early childhood.
Recent test scores highlight the urgent need for educational innovation and show a decline in math proficiency among U.S. students.
California school terminates contract with controversial 'Woke Kindergarten' program
Glassbrook Elementary in the San Francisco Bay area has cut ties with the Woke Kindergarten program after backlash and declining test scores.
Woke Kindergarten founder, Akiea Gross, has made controversial statements on social media, leading to the termination of the contract.
End the State Education Department's test-scores charade
The delay in releasing test results undermines schools' efforts to implement necessary changes for the new school year.
Duke stops assigning numeric values to essays, test scores
Duke University no longer assigns numerical ratings to applicants' standardized test scores and essays.
The decision to stop assigning points to applicants' essays is due to concerns about AI-generated writing and ghostwritten essays.
Students at California school struggling after $250K in federal funds spent on 'Woke Kindergarten' program
Glassbrook Elementary spent $250,000 in federal funds on a program called 'Woke Kindergarten', but students' math and reading scores reportedly worsened.
The school hired 'Woke Kindergarten' to boost attendance rather than improve test scores, according to the superintendent.
Biden administration unveils plan to halt declining student achievement
The Biden administration is taking action to address declining test scores and student attendance during the pandemic.
The plan includes providing more tutoring, after-school, and summer programs, as well as funding to tackle chronic absenteeism.
Teachers' unions should stop claiming credit for COVID classroom wins
The American Federation of Teachers falsely claimed to have encouraged in-class learning during the pandemic, despite evidence to the contrary.
US student test scores have declined and the AFT is being accused of deflecting blame for this decline.