The latest federal assessment shows that states are struggling to improve K-12 math scores, which are in the tank nationwide.

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. Math is the sum of its parts, and it adds on itself. What does that mean? It means that ...

Fourth-graders work in their classroom at Longfellow Elementary School in Pasadena in 2023. Tests scores of fourth- and eighth-grade students across the nation continue to lag. (Christina House / Los ...

This article first appeared in EdSource. Five years after the COVID pandemic closed schools and pushed students into a year of distance learning, California test scores show that — despite increases — ...

California's updated math framework has elevated the needs of English learners, but district leaders lack guidance on ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California test scores show improvements from last year, with LAUSD and Compton showing particularly strong ...

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Student achievement in math and reading took a hit during the pandemic, and new research from Harvard and Stanford universities finds schools across California are still trying to get students back to ...

A sharp rise in students entering the University of California system without middle school-level math skills is raising alarms among educators. A new internal report from the University of California ...

The California State Board of Education took a major step forward by voting to approve a list of high-quality math instructional materials for K-12 classrooms. California recently took a major step to ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A report from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) released on Monday suggests a five-year decline in academic preparedness from first-year students, with some ...

Nationally, math and English scores were flat or fell. LAUSD did better in fourth-grade math, a bright spot. Students are reading less for pleasure. Instead of hoped-for improvements from pandemic-era ...