While the districts may not all be meeting or exceeding the state standard, their year-over-year progress is outpacing average rates.

Both Republicans and Democrats have said STAAR sets students up for failure, raising questions about basing a state takeover on the test’s results.

New research finds social-emotional learning programs in schools lead to higher test scores and better GPAs. Here's why.

On the first standardized tests since Illinois changed the scores needed to be deemed proficient, the state reports more ...

Illinois’ high school graduation rate has hit a 15-year high, as students continue to show academic growth post-pandemic, ...

New state report card data also shows growth for elementary school students on state exams and more Illinois graduates ...

The Social Security earnings test is used to determine if a Social Security recipient's benefit will be reduced due to their ...

In Minneapolis and elsewhere, teachers unions are using contract negotiations to lift climate-friendly policies.

Here’s what I found: While there has not exactly been a region-wide “Southern surge,” there have been some notable Southern ...

Students in Fulton County showcased various levels of proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math after the district ...

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