This article first appeared in EdSource. Five years after the COVID pandemic closed schools and pushed students into a year of distance learning, California test scores show that — despite increases — students are still struggling with learning loss.

School District of Philadelphia and city leaders detail their vision for the year which includes new schools and the use of vacant buildings.

The world of elite college admissions experienced a major shake-up last year. Many of the nation’s top schools started requiring applicants to submit test scores again, after failed experiments with “test-optional” systems inspired by the pandemic ...

In New York, the nation’s highest spending state, per-pupil funding has continued to rise as enrollment declines. New York City public schools, which make up the nation's largest school district, spent about $25,810 per student in 2019. That rose to more than $32,284 in 2025, with projections nearing $34,717 in 2026.

Each year, America spends roughly $2 billion on standardized achievement tests at the national and state levels. Credit: John Locher/Associated Press The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered ...

Airmen do a 2-mile run as part of a physical training test at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Oct. 29, 2024. Under revised Air Force guidance issued Jan. 6, 2026, airmen will no longer be required to complete a 2-mile run to meet fitness standards. ( Tiffany Del Oso/U.S. Air Force)

TAMPA, Fla. - Florida’s school test scores are declining as the nation struggles with student performance as well. Florida continues to rank highly in fourth grade reading, but the state is losing momentum in later grades. By eighth grade, students are performing below the national average in reading and trailing in math.

Colorado students have largely caught up to where they were academically before the pandemic and are showing gains in reading and math, but the majority of students are not on grade level, according to standardized test scores known as the Colorado ...

Amerman Racing's homebred Test Score and jockey Juan Hernandez win the Grade II $200,000 Twilight Derby Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA. The 3-year-old son of Lookin At Lucky is trained by H. Graham Motion. Benoit Photo Benoit ...