Hundreds of thousands of state-required tests are taken in Kentucky schools each year to determine students’ academic progress. If trends found in a Herald-Leader analysis of 1,249 testing allegations ...

As students wrap up the school year, their last hurdle is often state testing, which can spark discussions about whether or not these exams accurately measure student learning. In the spring, states ...

Testing is about more than just knowing the content. Illness, weariness, anxiety, and boredom can all distract students and undercut their performance on tests. A new study suggests proper timing can ...

A national test found surprising progress among 9-year-olds, who are fully caught up in reading. But 13-year-olds have shown no improvement. By Sarah Mervosh After years of dire test scores coming out ...