School Districts With Fast-Rising Test Scores Have 5 Things In Common
After a decline in eighth grade reading scores due to the pandemic, some school districts are making significant gains. These districts share five common characteristics that contribute to their success. The article explores these factors, emphasizing that the improvements are not reliant on artificial intelligence.
- ▪Eighth grade reading scores have reached their lowest point since 1990 after the Covid pandemic.
- ▪Certain school districts are achieving fast-rising test scores by implementing specific strategies.
- ▪The article identifies five common traits among the districts that are making the greatest gains.
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LeadershipEducationEditors' PickSchool Districts With Fast-Rising Test Scores Have 5 Things In CommonAfter Covid, eighth grade reading scores are their lowest since 1990. Here’s what sets apart districts making the greatest gains — and it’s not AI.ByLisa Chambers,Writer. I am a staff writer covering higher education at ForbesFollow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 11:51am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.@font-face{font-family: "Schnyder"; src: url("https://i.forbesimg.com/assets/fonts/schnyders/schnyders-bold-webfont.woff2") format("woff2"), url("https://i.forbesimg.com/assets/fonts/schnyders/schnyders/schnyders-bold-webfont.woff") format("woff"); font-weight: 700; font-style: normal;} @font-face{font-family:…
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