Testing is about more than just knowing the content. Illness, weariness, anxiety, and boredom can all distract students and undercut their performance on tests. A new study suggests proper timing can ...

It’s a common argument against standardized testing: It’s left less time for creativity, collaboration, and depth in schools. Now, a new pilot in the nation’s second largest district will put that ...

US student test scores in reading and math remain below pre-pandemic levels as a worrying gap continues to widen between high ...

Standardized testing continues to be a critical component in U.S. education and college admissions. This stands true even as formats evolve and new technologies reshape the academic experience. This ...

A MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH AND SPRING TESTING FOR STUDENTS ARE UNDERWAY RIGHT NOW. AND NO MATTER THE SUBJECT, THIS COULD BE A TIME WHERE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE ...

When it comes to reading, the nation's third- through eighth-graders are still mired in a pandemic-era slump, according to new testing data. In math, the news is only a little more heartening: Student ...

The latest results from a student assessment known as the Measure of Academic Progress look more like Groundhog Day than Christmas at Portland Public Schools. While the district’s overall student body ...

Below are five takeaways from our reporting on test scores. Low-income students and students with disabilities are falling ...