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Understanding Missouri High School EOC Assessments Missouri high school End-of-Course (EOC) assessments play a central role in accountability under MSIP 6. Districts administer four core EOCs: Algebra I English II Biology Government While all four assessments impact…

If your students are sitting for state assessments this spring, there is a strong chance they will be logging in through DRC INSIGHT, a secure, web-based testing platform used by millions of K–12 students nationwide. Many schools rely on the state’s Online Tools Training (OTT) to…

How a Rural District Is Driving Achievement with Progress Learning District Overview Location: Manning, South Carolina (Rural, I-95 Corridor) District Size: 10 schools serving approximately 4,000 students 3 high schools 2 middle schools 1 junior high school…

What’s Shifting Across Illinois Schools Right Now Illinois educators are heading into the 2026–27 school year in the middle of a real reset. Assessment benchmarks have shifted. The ACT® transition is still being worked through. Chronic absenteeism remains higher than pre-pandemic levels. Federal funding…

Tennessee’s school funding model has shifted in a meaningful way. With the move from BEP to the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA), districts are now operating under a formula that is more student-centered, more flexible, and more closely tied to outcomes. For K-12…

Pennsylvania is entering a new era of standardized testing this spring. For some schools, the shift to digital PSSA and Keystone assessments will feel familiar. Others are approaching this transition for the first time. Some schools may have more familiarity, but either way, the lack…

Engaging parents and guardians in schools and student learning is not a new goal, but it remains one of the most impactful and often underutilized strategies for improving student outcomes. When schools and homes work together with clear communication and shared expectations, students benefit academically, socially, and emotionally.

For many schools, ACT® and SAT® data arrives with a lot of anticipation but very little instructional value. Scores often come back late in the school year. The reports highlight benchmarks and averages. Leaders get a snapshot of performance, but not a clear roadmap for what to do…

Missouri is making major changes to how reading is taught in elementary schools. Through the Read, Lead, Exceed initiative, state lawmakers introduced SB 681 (2022) and SB 68 (2025) to strengthen early literacy instruction, require universal reading screenings, and prioritize phonics-based teaching methods. For district leaders and educators, these new…