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Peter SchorschOctober 3, 2023

'The strategies we outline in the report focus on how to leverage students' assets and build learning environments that not only improve student achievement, but also foster students' growth and development to reduce achievement gaps.'

Anne GeggisJune 29, 2022

State officials highlighted better performance from Black, Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students.

Florida PhoenixJune 30, 2021

The ELA reading exam is usually considered a vital indicator of whether a student is ready to continue their academic career.

Guest AuthorSeptember 24, 2020

The degree of such mastery is in question.

Drew WilsonApril 14, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott signed HB 7069 Tuesday, reducing the number of tests Florida public school students take as well as making changes to teacher evaluations and school year start dates. “This legislation reduces the number of tests our students take, including the 11th grade English Language Arts test that we eliminated this year through an […]

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Jennifer Barbosa. Image via campaign website.

Research shows ‘significant’ gender achievement gaps for boys, but there’s hope to close it

Statewide assessment results show student performance still not recovered from the pandemic

How a drop in test takers during COVID could impact statewide 3rd grade reading scores in districts

Chris Corr: ‘Rigor Gap’ could leave Florida’s students less prepared for future workplace

Rick Scott signs bill to cut school testing