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school accountability

Behind the Scenes: Virginia Schools Face a Major Decision on Learning Standards

June 27, 2026

Virginia schools are at a crossroads. A recent proposal suggests pushing back tighter reading and math standards by two years. Instead of rolling them out gradually over four years starting now, officials want to start later. This shift follows research showing the new accountability system might ne

politics

Arkansas Pushes for Less Federal Rules in Schools

May 28, 2026

Arkansas wants to change some federal rules that guide its public schools. The state says these rules slow down progress for students and make it hard to use money wisely. In April, the state’s education department sent a letter to the U. S. Department of Education asking for three special permissi

education

Testing Too Much, Teaching Too Little?

April 13, 2026

Many parents trust test scores more than their own kids’ struggles. But scores can hide big gaps. For example, a Texas mom saw her children ace standardized tests every year. Yet her second grader didn’t know what spelling was. Her first grader couldn’t handle simple addition. Their school focused s