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Hillcrest Elementary in Nederland ISD, Texas, is making headlines for its standout academic performance and commitment to student growth. As one of only two elementary schools in their region to earn an “A” rating on the…

South Carolina’s Read to Succeed (R2S) Act, first passed in 2014 and significantly revised by Act 114 in 2024, continues to reshape how schools approach literacy in the early grades. With the summer fast approaching, schools and districts are once again preparing to…

How often do we pour time and energy into grading student work, only to watch them glance at the score and toss the assignment aside? In too many classrooms, summative assessments signal the end of learning when they should be an opportunity to start a new cycle of…

As the school year draws to a close, educators everywhere face a familiar challenge: how to maintain student focus, motivation, and achievement during the final stretch. These last 20 days are often packed with celebrations, assessments, and interruptions—but they also offer a powerful window for reinforcing learning, addressing…

Summer is a valuable time for educators—not just for rest and recharge, but also for professional growth. According to a national RAND study, 99% of U.S. teachers engage in some form of professional development (PD) over the summer—and the majority say…

Understanding how Georgia Milestone Assessment System (GMAS) scores are grouped can empower educators, administrators, and families to support every student’s academic journey. These scores provide clear insight into a student’s mastery of Georgia Standards of Excellence and help schools tailor instruction based on individual needs. What Are the…

Each spring, students in grades 3–8 across South Carolina take the SC READY assessments. These tests measure mastery of the South Carolina College and Career-Ready Standards and serve as a key accountability metric for schools. For educators, understanding the score ranges,…

Minnesota educators are preparing for an important shift: the full implementation of the 2020 Minnesota K–12 Academic Standards in English Language Arts is scheduled for the 2025–26 school year. These new standards—officially adopted in July 2023—replace the 2010 standards that…

Every district has a summer school plan. But the real question is—will it work? Our Summer Learning Loss Survey showed that educators know what’s coming: unfinished learning, forgotten routines, and regression in key skills. In fact, 97% of respondents…