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The ACT® is evolving in 2025—and these updates are designed with students in mind. Shorter test times, fewer questions, and more time per item aim to reduce pressure and create a more focused testing experience. But what do these changes actually mean for your students, your classrooms,…

When it comes to high school graduation, not all states play by the same rules. Some require the SAT® or ACT® for accountability purposes, others tie them to graduation or funding, and a few let students substitute these scores for other requirements. If you’re navigating…

High school students take many paths after graduation. Some head straight to college, others into the workforce or military, and many explore career and technical education (CTE) opportunities. As educators, it’s important to support every student, no matter where their future leads. Two assessments often come…

St. Croix Central School District in Hammond, Wisconsin, is deeply committed to preparing students for life beyond high school. With ACT® scores playing a vital role in post-secondary opportunities, the district faced several familiar challenges: Difficulty tracking student growth across multiple assessments Time management…

This guide provides valuable strategies for Instructional Leaders who want to use data to inform and enhance educational practices, strengthen leadership skills, and empower school communities with data-driven insights. By closely examining data, educators and administrators can identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.

Thomas Sauve, the middle and high school principal of Elmwood School District in Wisconsin, first heard about Progress Learning in an unexpected way: on the way to a bar after a state principal’s convention in Green Bay. He was talking about how he wanted…

In early 2018, Progress Learning began it’s partnership with Yuma Union High School District after they released an RFP seeking practice assessments with ACT® exam-like items for the purpose of utilizing them as benchmark assessments for state level reporting throughout the school year. After winning the RFP, we also worked…