Advocates warn of math crisis in Massachusetts as new report highlights curriculum gaps

Education advocates are raising concerns about student math performance in Massachusetts, warning that declining scores ...

Alabama officials say dramatic strides in education not getting enough credit: ‘Tides are turning’

The progress includes what officials say is a national surge, highlighted by Alabama’s “first in the nation” math recovery ...
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Third-grade math scores are up. PPS says improving attendance is the next big step.

Roughly 41% of Pittsburgh Public Schools' third-graders scored ‘proficient’ or ‘advanced’ on last year’s state exams. That’s ...
WV MetroNews

State lawmakers hear progress report on Third Grade Success Act ahead of regular session

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –West Virginia Department of Education Legislative and Policy Officer Drew McClanahan told lawmakers Tuesday that the Third Grade Success Act has proven effective three years after ...
Livingston Enterprise

Most kids in grades 3-8 score below proficiency in math, ELA

Most Livingston public school students in grades 3 to 8 scored below proficiency in math and English language arts (ELA), according to the results of a new standardized test.
KSL

Report: About ½ of Utah's third graders struggle with reading — so what can be done?

Nearly half of Utah's third graders struggle with reading proficiency, per a report. Systematic, evidence-based instruction ...

Washington Post rips Chicago Teachers Union for pursuing social justice initiatives as students struggle

The Washington Post editorial board criticized the Chicago Teachers Union for pursuing social justice initiatives while ...

Long Island students far surpass state averages in math and English, while NYC kids struggle to keep up

Long Island students are outperforming the average test takers throughout the state in math and English — while New York City ...