Minnesota students continue to lag in literacy and math proficiency, with standardized test scores far below pre-pandemic levels, new state data shows. The data released Thursday illustrates the ...

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. This story was updated at 4:25 pm with more details on the assessment results.

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ST. PAUL — Minnesota students’ reading and math scores on state proficiency tests have leveled off a bit, but they still haven’t recovered from a big dip during the pandemic, according to data ...

LAUSD test scores this year rose in math and English across nearly every grade level and demographic. But there is still much work ahead as a majority of students do not meet grade level standards.