More than 70,000 public elementary and middle schools in the United States were ranked at the district and state levels. Rankings were based on test scores, with half the weight on proficiency and half adjusted for socioeconomic factors.
For several years, many schools have adopted test-optional or test-blind admissions policies. In fact, more than 80% of schools will not require applicants to submit scores for fall 2025 admissions, according to the National Center for Fair and Open Testing, a nonprofit advocacy group commonly known as FairTest.
Dozens of U.S. states, including California and New York, are also suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people and contributing to a youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to its platforms.
In the latest poll—based on 1,300 responses last month from parents of 11- to 18-year-olds—2 in 3 said their child frets about how missing school will affect their grades. The same number worry about missing friends or school activities.
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Diligent
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This new eBook explores how data-driven auditing is helping districts modernize audit operations and strengthen fraud, waste and abuse efforts.
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From Staples
This short article from Staples Business explores a familiar challenge in K-12 procurement: Why everyday school purchases don’t always flow through the cooperative contracts you already have in place.
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From Cognia
In this new playbook, you'll discover four key elements that help schools and districts support successful differentiated instruction and create more meaningful learning experiences for students.
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From Bulk Bookstore
How district leaders select, implement, and scale book-based professional learning
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From Cognia
To understand the impact in investing in principal readiness--we’ve created an infographic that connects research to outcomes.
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From Pearson Education
Explore practical, age-appropriate strategies for introducing career awareness and exploration before students begin making high-stakes decisions about courses and pathways.
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From Diligent
This new eBook explores how data-driven auditing is helping districts modernize audit operations and strengthen fraud, waste and abuse efforts.
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From Staples
This short article from Staples Business explores a familiar challenge in K-12 procurement: Why everyday school purchases don’t always flow through the cooperative contracts you already have in place.
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