"Speaking a second language is an asset," writes one observer. Another: "Authentic language learning comes only when there is ...

We must, for instance, be able to move a pen, or depress a key, precisely and fluidly to render letters, remember rules of grammar and syntax ... from first grade on. And the accuracy, speed ...

The graduation rate among Illinois students hit a historic high, of nearly 88%, last school year, as did student performance ...

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, 39% of high school freshmen nationwide read at a basic level.

Massachusetts voted to eliminate MCAS as a graduation requirement, but the test will still be administered. Here's what ...

Des Moines' 10th-grade students lost some ground from spring 2023 to 2024 in English language arts, dropping from just over 54% proficient to almost 51%. Ninth- and 11th-grade students held steady ...

In language arts, third graders improved from 5.9% meeting expectations in 2023, to 10.8% in 2024. The state average was 37.2 ...

The average statewide percentages of 10th grade students who met or exceeded expectations was 49% in science, 48% in math, ...

When: Cocalico school board meeting, Oct. 28. School board members Juanita Fox and Gary Hambright were absent.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois State Board of Education published the 2024 Illinois Report Card Wednesday.

Students across Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties who were in third through eighth grade last year were tested last year in English language arts and math using the Illinois Assessment of ...

State test results released Wednesday show growth in reading and math and record graduation rates, but problems in math and ...