The new school performance scoring system will take into account students' SOL test results, learning growth in reading and math, measures on readiness such as chronic absenteeism and participation in advanced coursework, and high school graduation rates.

Much of the Education Department’s work will shift to four other federal agencies. Trump sees it as a step toward closing the department and giving states more control, though many states say it will complicate their role between local schools and Washington.

Analysis of 89 Texas Districts Shows Higher STAAR Math Performance With Prodigy Math achievement remains a top priority for districts striving to accelerate learning and strengthen performance on the STAAR assessment. Understanding which instructional tools yield measurable growth helps leaders make more confident, evidence-based decisions about what truly drives student success.  In this retrospective study […]

Motivation First: A Research-Backed Framework for Driving Student Engagement and Math Outcomes Fostering a love of math and learning in students is not only critical to driving positive outcomes in the classroom but addressing a troubling nationwide trend.15-year-old students scored below the average on The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) by the Organization for […]