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On March 18, 2025, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed the Arkansas ACCESS Act (Act 341) into law. This legislation introduces a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at improving college and career readiness for Arkansas students. While the bill primarily targets…

For years, Kentucky high school juniors took the ACT® as part of the state’s accountability system and college admissions preparation. That’s about to change. Beginning spring 2026, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE)…

For Wisconsin educators, understanding ACT® benchmark scores isn’t just about college readiness—they play a key role in state accountability and student support. Since 2015, Wisconsin has required all 11th graders to take the ACT® as their primary summative assessment, making these…

The ACT® is evolving in 2025—and these updates are designed with students in mind. Shorter test times, fewer questions, and more time per item aim to reduce pressure and create a more focused testing experience. But what do these changes actually mean for your students, your classrooms,…

When it comes to high school graduation, not all states play by the same rules. Some require the SAT® or ACT® for accountability purposes, others tie them to graduation or funding, and a few let students substitute these scores for other requirements. If you’re navigating…

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…

As a secondary educator, one of your key responsibilities is preparing students for standardized tests like the ACT®. A critical aspect of this preparation is ensuring students understand calculator policies, as using an unauthorized device—or failing to use a…

St. Croix Central School District in Hammond, Wisconsin, is deeply committed to preparing students for life beyond high school. With ACT® scores playing a vital role in post-secondary opportunities, the district faced several familiar challenges: Difficulty tracking student growth across multiple assessments Time management…

Written by Rheanne Renzenbrink. Rheanne is a former secondary English teacher with over a decade of experience in the classroom and with standardized testing. She’s helped coordinate and proctor ACT® and SAT® exams, including supporting her own students through the accommodations process. Rheanne is passionate about making the testing experience…