Browsing: student achievement

Most Americans doubt U.S. K-12 STEM education is above average, a new Pew report finds, yet international test scores show a mixed performance, challenging that perception.

Washington has fallen to 31st in national school rankings even as K–12 spending hits record highs, raising fresh questions about education outcomes and funding priorities.

Washington state has doubled school funding in recent years, yet student test scores have declined, raising questions for educators and lawmakers about accountability and outcomes.

Researchers and economists warn that persistently low U.S. math scores threaten future innovation, workforce readiness and long-term economic growth, deepening existing inequalities.

As cultural battles dominate headlines, a new Washington Post opinion warns that America’s public schools are quietly falling behind, with crumbling systems and widening gaps in student achievement.

Washington’s K-12 system ranks below the national average, a new report shows, raising concerns over student performance, funding disparities, and long-term impacts on the state’s workforce.