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What happens when students can see—and understand—their own growth? That’s the question Dr. Gillian Phillips, 8th Grade Team Lead and ELA Department Chair at Smokey Road Middle School in Coweta County Schools…

English Language Learners (ELLs) face a unique and demanding dual challenge: mastering academic content while simultaneously acquiring a new language. For educators, scaffolding instruction is one of the most effective ways to bridge that gap. Whether you’re teaching math, reading, science, or social studies, scaffolding allows…

In a major shift to how school performance is evaluated, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has adopted new cut scores for its annual school and district report cards. This is the first comprehensive update to the accountability system since…

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…

Picture this: You’re standing at the front of your classroom, asking what you thought was a thought-provoking question, only to be met with the familiar sound of silence and thirty pairs of eyes staring back at you. If this scenario sounds all too familiar, you’re not alone. Getting…

Big changes are coming to Louisiana’s K-12 education landscape. In June 2024, the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) approved a new statewide accountability system that will go into effect in the 2025–2026 school year. The goal? To better…

Virginia’s latest round of SOL pass rates is more than a scoreboard, it’s a call to action for division leaders across the state. This year’s data reveals a complex picture of success, struggle, and transformation across reading, math, science, and social studies. For superintendents, principals, and curriculum…

In April 2024, Pennsylvania officially announced that by Spring 2026, all state-mandated standardized tests—including the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and Keystone Exams—will be administered online. While roughly 32% of districts have already started this transition, the upcoming mandate requires full statewide adoption, ushering in…