EdSource

State Board criticized for soft-pedaling reporting on low student test scores

EdSource · The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 January 8, 2026 - It's time for John ...
Times of San Diego

Despite test score gains, California students still lag behind pre-pandemic levels

This article first appeared in EdSource. Five years after the COVID pandemic closed schools and pushed students into a year of distance learning, California test scores show that — despite increases — ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Student test scores surge in California, but still lag behind pre-pandemic levels

California’s K-12 students are emerging from the pandemic malaise, posting the most significant academic improvements in years, according to state test scores released Wednesday. The Smarter Balanced ...
Times of San Diego

Test scores jump in San Diego, across state, but students still catching up post-pandemic

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s K-12 students are emerging from the pandemic malaise, posting the most significant academic improvements ...
KPBS

Student test scores surge, but still lag behind pre-pandemic levels

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s K-12 students are emerging from the pandemic malaise, posting the most significant academic improvements ...