Massachusetts boasts one of the top-performing school systems in the country, as evidenced by its strong performance on the national test known as NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress). Some credit this success to the state’s testing and accountability program, while others argue that the state test, MCAS, is overused and misused as a high … Read more
North Korea announced on Thursday that it had conducted a test of an intercontinental ballistic missile, describing it as the “world’s most powerful strategic weapon.” The country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, was present for the test and stated that it was a warning to those who have been threatening North Korea’s security. The test has … Read more
“ This is an exciting week for those of us who have a gothic taste. Halloween is on Thursday, and on Friday, the Cure will release their first new album in 16 years – Songs of a Lost World. To get ready for the release, why not test your knowledge with our challenging quiz about … Read more
California students showed some progress in recovering from the impact of the Covid pandemic on their academic achievement, with slight increases in English language arts, math, and science scores last school year, according to state data released on Wednesday. Overall, there was a slight increase in English language arts test scores, with 47% of students … Read more