Fort Smith teacher responds after "offensive" test question sparks controversy
At Northside High School in Fort Smith, the district said a teacher used inappropriate and offensive language in a classroom test.
NY test scores plummet, kids flee — yet empty schools stay open, wasting billions
Troubling news keeps piling up for New York’s public schools. Kids keep performing poorly on standardized tests, fueling a ...
Alabama K-12 school to close after receieving ‘F’ grade: ‘Gut-wrenching’
The Alabama State Department of Education gave the school an F on state report cards this year, counting it as a “priority” ...
New study challenges effectiveness of midyear tests in schools amidst national shift away from standardized assessments
As the national conversation around standardized testing intensifies, new research published in the INFORMS journal ...
New England’s students remain half a year behind, new analysis shows, with few bright spots
New England’s students remain half a grade behind their pre-pandemic peers in both math and reading, according to a new ...
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Despite lofty promises, Louisiana’s private-school vouchers fall short
The private schools that get about $6,800 per voucher student face scant oversight. Unlike public schools, most don’t receive ...
OSSAA reinstates third-ranked 6A Edmond North girls wrestling for postseason
Two weeks ago, the OSSAA suspended Edmond North due to “two egregious acts of unsportsmanlike conduct.” Edmond North's appeal ...
Stopping bird flu in its tracks may be RFK Jr.’s first real test. Let’s hope he meets the moment.
Now that he has been confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kennedy must recognize that his performance is a ...
Trump’s pick for education chief sketches a roadmap for dismantling the department
Linda McMahon on Thursday sketched out how key functions of the Education Department could be carved up to achieve President ...
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Dems push to restrict private school voucher program
Two bills that would “rein in” the state’s voucher, or Education Freedom Account program, through annual means testing of ...
Houston's best and worst elementary schools in 2024, according to new Children at Risk data
Over half of Houston-area elementary schools improved in the 2023-24 school year compared to 2022-23, according to new Children At Risk rankings released Wednesday. The improvements at Houston-area ...