The pandemic had a lasting impact on students, but the gap between high- and low-NAEP performers appears to have started about a decade ago.

NAEP results show stagnant math and reading scores for Illinois’ fourth graders. However, eighth graders posted higher math scores in 2024 than previous cohorts in 2022 and 2019.

When education leadership and training are commandeered by those who dismiss the traditional work of schooling, learning ...

A nationwide report found eighth grade Illinois students are ahead of the curve when it comes to reading and math. Here's ...

The latest Nation’s Report Card, released late last month, tells two stories about Massachusetts students. As state leaders ...

"(The 2024 NAEP Report Card) is our second post-pandemic ... "This is another massively historic win for education in Mississippi," Reeves' statement reads. "Mississippi fourth graders aren ...

Every two years, the NAEP report card analyzes testing data in public schools and releases scores for each state or jurisdiction in two categories: mathematics and reading. Tests in both categories ...

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) encouraged Republicans in Washington to “govern with compassion” amid threats to slash funding ...

Studies have shown that scoring basic on NAEP is roughly equivalent to scoring “proficient” on many state tests. Students who fall below it lack important reading comprehension skills; for example, a ...

Alaska’s 4th and 8th graders scored below the national average and showed no improvement in 2024, amid a national decline in reading proficiency.

Discover how Ward 8 residents are advocating for education resources and budget priorities amidst a time of uncertainty.