The federal No Child Left Behind Act is spurring a host of states to craft alternative state tests in reading and mathematics for children who are learning English. But the states’ efforts could be ...

Students who were once English learners but are now proficient in English do better on average on California’s standardized tests than students who only speak English. Some district leaders and ...

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The new format cuts nearly an hour out of the exam and has shorter reading passages. By Dana Goldstein With adolescent anxiety surging and attention spans challenged, high school students will take a ...

States must invest not just in literacy laws, but in the networks and training that bring those policies to life.

The Virginia Department of Education is asking English language learners to take a federally mandated English proficiency test in person. But as COVID-19 cases hit record highs in Virginia, some ...

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Yawning achievement gaps on statewide math and language tests in New Jersey are narrowing, as black and Hispanic children have made the biggest gains along with students who complete special English ...