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An ACT practice test is seen in this illustration photo September 8, 2017. Photo by Thomas White/REUTERS

Education Oct 11

ACT test scores for U.S. students drop to a new 30-year low

By Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press

Education Oct 24

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‘Nation’s Report Card’ shows test scores at lowest level in decades

The new "Nation’s Report Card" is out and the results are grim. Test scores are at their lowest level in decades, with steep declines in both reading and math proficiency in nearly every state. It's the first comprehensive look at…

By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings

Education Aug 28

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In reforming New Orleans, have charter schools left some students out?

Ten years ago, New Orleans public schools were headed for academic rock bottom. And then Hurricane Katrina came, a disaster so devastating that it offered the rare opportunity to start over. Charter schools, empowered to take over, have raised test…

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Science Dec 22

Fast-food slows learning, study shows

Frequent fast-food consumption may slow children’s academic growth, according to a new nationwide study published in the journal Clinical Pediatrics.

By Nora Daly

Education Jul 18

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Language Wars: Should Spanish-Speaking Students Be Taught in English Only?

Language Wars: Should Spanish-Speaking Students Be Taught in English Only?…

Jul 06

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Schoolhouse Shock: Report Finds Widespread Cheating by Atlanta Educators

A new report found that nearly 200 Atlanta school administrators, principals and teachers cheated to raise student test scores for as long as a decade. Gwen Ifill discusses the report's findings, and the problem that has surfaced in school districts…

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Jun 06

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Grading Schools: How to Determine the ‘Good’ From the ‘Bad’?

Students get graded by test scores, but how do we best determine if a school is "good" or "bad"? Education Correspondent John Merrow examines that question.

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Mar 04

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Drastic School Reforms Spark Debate on Fixing Education

One Rhode Island school district took the drastic step of ousting teachers after they refused to implement mandated reforms to boost poor performance. Judy Woodruff takes a look at the reinvigorated clash between education reform plans and teachers unions.

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Aug 18

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Higher Scores Test How D.C. Schools Define Success

Two years into a bold effort to reform the city's school system, Washington, D.C., has seen gains in reading and writing proficiency among students. But while scores are up, critics are asking whether reforms have actually made district schools better…

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Jul 21

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Focus on Social and Emotional Health Raises Test Scores

A new trend in public schools is helping students focus not just on math and science, but also on their feelings. John Tulenko of Learning Matters reports on how social and emotional learning is improving test scores.

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