Public Education

South Carolina, Illinois report cards show stark divide between funding, proficiency

The newest state report cards are highlighting the disconnect between education funding and academic achievement. South Carolina and Illinois have just released their 2024-25 state report cards, and despite spending… Read More

Public Education

Nation’s Report Card reveals all-time low test scores

The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) 2024 results released Tuesday reveal historically low scores – furthering the national downward trend that began over a decade ago. The assessment evaluated… Read More

Public Education

Republican lawmakers push for higher academic standards for Wisconsin schools

(The Center Square) – A pair of Wisconsin lawmakers are asking the state to reverse the process of lowering school standards. State Sen. John Jager, R-Watertown, and Rep. Bob Wittke,… Read More

Public Education

Higher graduation rates in Illinois don’t show full picture, critics say

(The Center Square) – Illinois saw its highest graduation rate in more than a decade last year, according to the Illinois Report Card. Yet critics are wondering if the state’s… Read More