Student Achievement and Assessment

Research

CRPE report urges “what must come next” for public K-12 education at a crossroads

Center on Reinventing Public Education

The newest research from the Center on Reinventing Public Education calls for bold approaches to address the harsh realities faced by U.S. schools five years post-pandemic.

Research

CRPE releases report analyzing five years of pandemic impact, with strategic advice for district leaders

Center on Reinventing Public Education

The report from the Center on Reinventing Public Education drew from a wide range of research about the crisis response in K-12, recovery efforts, and ongoing challenges facing schools, while providing recommendations for districts moving forward.

Policy and Legislation

Tougher academic standards ahead for Virginia students

Youngkin administration aims for NAEP proficiency, but critics question effectiveness.

Op-ed

How Denver’s school reforms raised grad rate, got kids years of extra learning

The shift to a portfolio model that gave families choices, empowered educators and demanded accountability for performance shows change is possible.

Student Achievement and Assessment

NAEP scores show disheartening trends for the lowest-performing students

Chalkbeat

The 2024 results released on Wednesday paint a sobering picture of academic haves and have-nots across the country.

Literacy/Reading/Language Arts

New coalition forms to improve literacy in Pennsylvania

Chalkbeat

The new group of advocates formed in response to alarming data showing that just 1 in 3 Pennsylvania students — and even fewer in Philadelphia — can read proficiently by fourth grade.

Policy and Legislation

One state tried algebra for all eighth graders. It hasn’t gone well

Some places are moving to universal early algebra. Minnesota has required it for years — with less-than-promising results

Policy and Legislation

Colorado K-12 strategic plan prioritizes improving attendance, 3rd grade reading, and future readiness

The state Department of Education has outlined its challenges, goals, and strategies for the next few years, focused on improving student engagement and outcomes, improving operations, and strengthening the educator workforce.

Student Achievement and Assessment

Survey: For most parents, grades have lost ground as measure of student progress

Due to factors like grade inflation, parents are putting more stock in communication with teachers to gauge kids’ performance.

Op-ed

Lessons from Black Friday for the effective use of edtech

Intentionality and clarity of purpose are vital to getting the most out of classroom technologies.

Leadership

Philadelphia students show marginal gains on standardized tests

The city's schools are in the midst of a $70 million curriculum overhaul, and Superintendent Tony Watlington says slow progress is to be expected. “We have an awful long way to go.”

Policy and Legislation

Missouri school districts show improvement in annual performance report

State officials once again delay classification of school districts based on performance report scores.

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