This week’s highlights: Top News - Although the national test that measures academic achievement may have limitations, the data consistently shows that too many students are not proficient at reading

Following our recent newsletter, some in the education community have raised concerns about our use of NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) data, suggesting that it overstates the number

This week’s highlights: Top News - This week, NAEP test results revealed a sobering look at student achievement in the United States. Missouri Update - Governor Mike Kehoe wants to rewrite the state

This month's highlights: Top News—With millions of dollars flowing into the Show-Me State to fight over ballot initiatives related to gaming, we provide a deeper dive into where the proceeds go in

This week, we report on a literacy update presented to the Missouri State Board of Education at its monthly meeting. We also cover legislative happenings in Missouri and Kansas and profile an exciting real-world learning program provided by one of our Aligned board members.