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Big changes are underway in North Carolina classrooms. For the first time since 2009, the state has updated its K–12 science standards, and these aren’t minor tweaks. The 2023 updates, fully implemented in the 2024–2025 school year, mark a shift in how science is taught,…

High school students take many paths after graduation. Some head straight to college, others into the workforce or military, and many explore career and technical education (CTE) opportunities. As educators, it’s important to support every student, no matter where their future leads. Two assessments often come…

Across Texas, school leaders are searching for ways to both boost student achievement and bring in sustainable funding to support their college, career, and military readiness (CCMR) initiatives. One of the most strategic opportunities available is the CCMR Outcomes Bonus (OB) funding provided by the Texas Education Agency…

Digital tools are integral to how students learn, how teachers teach, and how districts deliver instruction. But not all platforms are designed to work for every learner. As accessibility requirements tighten, it’s critical that schools and districts understand what WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance means and how to…

The Alabama State Department of Education recently released the latest ACAP reading scores for 2nd and 3rd grade students—and for the first time, they reflect newly raised cut scores. These updated benchmarks, part of the 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 school years, are…

In June 2025, Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 (HB 2) into law, committing $8.5 billion in new funding to public schools and $4 billion for teacher and support staff pay raises. It’s a substantial investment aimed at strengthening the educator pipeline, expanding student support services, and…

How to Turn Reading Insights into Real Impact Reading assessment data is only as powerful as what you do with it. In a recent Progress Learning webinar, Sophia G. Brown, M.Ed.—a Dyslexia Therapist, literacy scholar, and equity advocate—challenged educators to move…

Each spring, STAAR® scores provide a statewide snapshot of how students are progressing and where additional support may be needed. With the redesigned STAAR® now in its second year, the 2025 results help us understand not only how students are recovering post-pandemic, but also how they’re adjusting to…

In the world of education accountability, standardized test scores carry weight. They inform funding decisions, influence public perception, and more importantly, serve as a critical measure of how well schools are serving their students. But while districts and schools are swimming in data, the path from…