Test a group of eighth graders who speak English at home. Is their Reading Comprehension better than non-English speakers?

Recent STAAR test results show that while Texas students increased literacy rates slightly, nearly half of students in third ...

The weaknesses in our students’ skills—such as math and a lack of creative thinking—might be linked to low reading comprehension. Without good reading comprehension, students cannot connect ideas to ...

On May 15, 2025, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon claimed that 70% of the country's eighth-graders "can't read proficiently." "When we see scores that 70% — 70% of eighth-graders can't ...

Florida now ranks 43rd in grade 8 reading, down from 21st in 2022. Eighth-grade math scores are the lowest in this millennium; Florida ranks 41st in grade 8 math, down from 32nd in 2022.

Illinois eighth grade students outperformed national averages in reading, math. Fourth grade, eighth grade, and the 12th grade are tested, but the 12th grade results have not yet been released.

Illinois eighth grade students outperformed national averages in reading, math. Fourth grade, eighth grade, and the 12th grade are tested, but the 12th grade results have not yet been released.

Illinois eighth grade students outperformed national averages in reading, math. Fourth grade, eighth grade, and the 12th grade are tested, but the 12th grade results have not yet been released.

Illinois eighth grade students outperformed national averages in reading, math. Fourth grade, eighth grade, and the 12th grade are tested, but the 12th grade results have not yet been released.