https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/academic-achievement Academic Achievement en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:58:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-high-cost-of-turnover-how-superintendent-churn-affects-classrooms/2026/09 New research argues that chronic leadership stability erodes institutional knowledge and disrupts long-term initiatives. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:58:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-high-cost-of-turnover-how-superintendent-churn-affects-classrooms/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/at-long-last-reading-scores-for-younger-students-may-be-rising/2026/09 After five years of stagnation, elementary and middle schoolers are making slow progress, a new report shows. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/at-long-last-reading-scores-for-younger-students-may-be-rising/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-takeaways-from-the-latest-pisa-test-of-reading-math-and-science/2026/09 The results show reading performance dropping across the world—and one uniquely troubling U.S. trend. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:22:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-takeaways-from-the-latest-pisa-test-of-reading-math-and-science/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/reading-ability-craters-on-international-exam-both-in-the-united-states-and-abroad/2026/09 The U.S. outperformed most countries in reading and science, but the results show a global phenomenon of poorer readers. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:31:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/reading-ability-craters-on-international-exam-both-in-the-united-states-and-abroad/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/middle-schoolers-reading-scores-are-still-stuck-at-post-pandemic-lows/2026/08 New data shows that the lowest-performing students are falling the furthest behind. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/middle-schoolers-reading-scores-are-still-stuck-at-post-pandemic-lows/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/chronic-absenteeism-is-linked-to-slower-academic-recovery-in-math-reading/2026/07 A new study adds to the evidence base suggesting attendance is a key to raising student achievement. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:31:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/chronic-absenteeism-is-linked-to-slower-academic-recovery-in-math-reading/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/kindergartners-math-and-reading-scores-can-predict-their-3rd-grade-performance/2026/06 But their academic trajectories aren't set in stone, and early intervention is key, researchers say. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/kindergartners-math-and-reading-scores-can-predict-their-3rd-grade-performance/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-teen-math-and-reading-scores-prove-it-we-have-a-middle-school-problem/2026/06 Younger students show signs of learning recovery, while teens are left behind. How can we fix that? Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:26:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-teen-math-and-reading-scores-prove-it-we-have-a-middle-school-problem/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/here-are-the-math-concepts-that-trip-up-middle-and-high-school-students/2026/06 An EdWeek Research Center survey asked educators about the biggest challenges they see in the subject. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:29:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/here-are-the-math-concepts-that-trip-up-middle-and-high-school-students/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/reading-and-math-scores-rise-for-younger-kids-stall-for-teens/2026/06 New results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress show diverging trends for 9- and 13-year-olds. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/reading-and-math-scores-rise-for-younger-kids-stall-for-teens/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/are-u-s-schools-in-decline-two-researchers-question-that-narrative/2026/05 They looked at a range of indicators that complicate the narrative of an education system in decline. Fri, 29 May 2026 15:53:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/are-u-s-schools-in-decline-two-researchers-question-that-narrative/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teen-sleep-problems-are-hurting-academics-and-wellness/2026/05 A new study says teens are sleeping at a record low rate, affecting cognitive ability and health. Tue, 19 May 2026 19:13:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teen-sleep-problems-are-hurting-academics-and-wellness/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-u-s-is-in-a-learning-recession-is-nclbs-end-to-blame/2026/05 “Our challenge didn’t start or end with the pandemic,” said one of the authors of a new report. Fri, 15 May 2026 20:43:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-u-s-is-in-a-learning-recession-is-nclbs-end-to-blame/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-trumps-k-12-leader-lets-improve-assessment-without-sacrificing-accountability/2026/05 The Ed. Dept. is shrinking the federal footprint but raising academic expectations, says Kirsten Baesler. Fri, 15 May 2026 17:25:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-trumps-k-12-leader-lets-improve-assessment-without-sacrificing-accountability/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/elementary-math-has-been-in-focus-but-middle-and-high-school-students-struggles-are-daunting/2026/05 An EdWeek Research Center survey finds that educators see older students' lack of progress in the subject as an acute problem. Mon, 04 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/elementary-math-has-been-in-focus-but-middle-and-high-school-students-struggles-are-daunting/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-4-day-school-week-what-research-shows-about-the-alternative-schedule/2026/04 More schools have shifted to the four-day week. How common is it? Does it save money and attract teachers? Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:15:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-4-day-school-week-what-research-shows-about-the-alternative-schedule/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-new-approach-to-algebra-in-8th-grade-seems-to-produce-big-benefits/2026/04 Middle schoolers who took grade-level math and Algebra 1 together benefited, a study finds. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:46:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-new-approach-to-algebra-in-8th-grade-seems-to-produce-big-benefits/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-pandemic-babies-are-now-in-1st-and-2nd-grade-how-are-they-doing/2026/03 Achievement is still lower for kids who were toddlers during the pandemic—even though they didn't experience school closures. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-pandemic-babies-are-now-in-1st-and-2nd-grade-how-are-they-doing/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/absenteeism-may-hurt-academics-long-before-it-becomes-chronic/2026/01 The 10% threshold for chronic absenteeism may be too high to predict academic risk, study says. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:42:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/absenteeism-may-hurt-academics-long-before-it-becomes-chronic/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-school-choice-goes-universal-what-new-research-is-showing/2026/01 New analyses shed light on the students using state funds for private school and the schools they attend. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:38:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-school-choice-goes-universal-what-new-research-is-showing/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-ice-arrests-rise-student-test-scores-fall-new-study-suggests/2025/11 The working paper focused on a Florida district where both foreign-born and U.S. born students saw test scores drop. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:38:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-ice-arrests-rise-student-test-scores-fall-new-study-suggests/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/social-emotional-learning-linked-to-higher-math-and-reading-test-scores/2025/10 A Yale study finds that explicitly teaching students SEL skills can have big academic payoffs. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:02:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/social-emotional-learning-linked-to-higher-math-and-reading-test-scores/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/mounting-evidence-shows-national-reading-scores-stuck-at-historic-lows/2025/10 Math performance has risen, but reading remains at pandemic-era levels, a new analysis shows. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:53:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/mounting-evidence-shows-national-reading-scores-stuck-at-historic-lows/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/sponsor/first/supercharged-by-stem-learning-how-first-robotics-boosted-volusia-county-students-state-exam-scores-by-50 Hands-on STEM programming developed by the global, youth-serving nonprofit, FIRST, is proven to improve test scores, build self-confidence, and prepare student participants for real-world success. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/sponsor/first/supercharged-by-stem-learning-how-first-robotics-boosted-volusia-county-students-state-exam-scores-by-50 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/whats-behind-the-drop-in-students-science-scores-on-naep/2025/09 Survey results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress show 8th graders do less scientific inquiry now than five years ago. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:35:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/whats-behind-the-drop-in-students-science-scores-on-naep/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-student-test-scores-keep-falling-whats-really-to-blame/2025/09 There’s strong circumstantial evidence pointing to a particular culprit. (Hint: It’s not the pandemic.) Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:34:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-student-test-scores-keep-falling-whats-really-to-blame/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/struggling-high-school-seniors-fall-even-further-behind-on-nations-report-card/2025/09 More 12th graders than ever before are scoring below the test's threshold for mastery of “basic” skills. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/struggling-high-school-seniors-fall-even-further-behind-on-nations-report-card/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/five-years-later-student-achievement-still-lags-behind-pre-pandemic-levels/2025/08 Five years after COVID, student achievement remains below pre-pandemic levels, with slow reading gains and persistent math gaps. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:32:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/five-years-later-student-achievement-still-lags-behind-pre-pandemic-levels/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/k-12-essentials-forum/helping-students-succeed-in-math Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/k-12-essentials-forum/helping-students-succeed-in-math https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-one-districts-secret-to-boosting-reading-and-math-scores/2025/07 For Metro Nashville Public Schools, high dosage tutoring implemented by staff and volunteers led to marked improvements in reading and math. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:33:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-one-districts-secret-to-boosting-reading-and-math-scores/2025/07