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.

IN TONIGHT’S EDUCATION ALERT. SCHOOL IS IN SESSION NOW FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF MARYLAND STUDENTS. WHEN IT COMES TO READING AND MATH PROFICIENCY, THE STATE DOES NOT ENTIRELY MAKE THE GRADE.

California’s economically disadvantaged students saw the biggest increase in test scores in math, English and science. Math and English test scores in Los Angeles Unified increased at a higher rate ...

The Fayetteville-Manlius School District tied for No. 26 statewide for math and tied for No. 30 statewide for ELA. A total of ...

New data from the Florida Department of Education shows Brevard students scored at or above the state average on mandatory English and mathematics tests, with each grading group improving from last ...

Most Acadiana students improved in reading and science on the 2024 state tests but slipped in math compared to last year. And most still haven’t caught up to pre-pandemic learning levels, according to ...

Students in eight suburban Erie school districts scored significantly higher than the state average in English, math and science last year, according to 2024 PSSA results. Students in four more county ...