Mrs. Bacon says it’s important for her students to feel supported and cared for.

Studies in 2025 pointed to declining achievement in foundational reading and math skills among American students. But four states in the South are demonstrating that high standards and elevated ...

MARYLAND IS ONE OF THE FEW STATES SEEING IMPROVEMENTS IN FOURTH GRADE READING, BUT THE STATE SAW A DROP IN EIGHTH GRADE MATH PROFICIENCY. THE FINDINGS ARE PART OF THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF ...

CAMERA LAST MONTH, THE PANDEMIC TOOK A TOLL ON STUDENT READING AND TEST SCORES. THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS REPORTS THE AVERAGE MATH SCORE FOR FOURTH GRADERS WAS FIVE POINTS LOWER ...