Jill Barshay

Only three states expect their 8th graders to be on a college-ready path in both math and reading

Kindergarteners’ knowledge predicts science achievement through 8th grade

More than a quarter of American 15-year-olds are low-performing in at least one subject

Study finds high teacher turnover is not always harmful to students

Towns and cities spent more on schools during 2012-13, but federal poverty and special education funds dropped