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Drawing on two years of work with five state boards, NASBE’s report identifies policies to support changes in high schools, including revised diplomas, competency-based learning and local accountability.
The number of Maine students earning biliteracy recognition rose 18 percent this year, while the number of high schools offering the distinction for proficiency in English and other languages grew 11.5 percent.
The September issue of NASBE’s State Education Standard explores how states and districts can align accountability systems, school supports and resources to improve student learning.
Connecticut students posted gains in math, science and English language arts in 2025–26. Chronic absenteeism fell to 16.4%, down from 23.7% in 2021–22.
The Mississippi Department of Education released state assessment results for 2025-26, showing improved science performance, steady English language arts results and a slight drop in math proficiency.
Missouri education officials presented preliminary 2025-26 assessment results showing modest gains in English language arts, math, science and government across grade-level and high school exams.
Colorado released spring 2026 assessment data showing gains in elementary math and literacy across many student groups. Achievement gaps persisted, and middle school English language arts scores declined.
NYC Public Schools has published the city's results from state assessments, reporting on student assessment outcomes across New York City's public school system.
Kansas has been authorized by the federal government to pilot a new student assessment system designed to administer assessments throughout the school year.
Discovery Education’s Science Techbook assessment content will be integrated into Renaissance’s DnA and SchoolCity platforms, letting districts review science results alongside other assessment data.
The Mississippi Department of Education has made public the results of the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment for the 2025-26 school year in Mississippi.
Connecticut’s free, six-week program will prepare aspiring paraeducators for a required assessment, cover exam and study costs, and connect successful participants with hiring districts.
Renaissance received the 2026 CODiE award for math instruction, its second consecutive win in the category. Its math platform combines assessment, teacher-led lessons and adaptive practice.
Mississippi public and charter schools will use Renaissance’s Star Math in grades K–5 and Star Reading in grades 4–8 for required screening beginning in the 2026–2027 school year.
Florida's education commissioner, Kamoutsas, highlighted gains in school performance reflected in the state's school grades for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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