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Student Achievement Is Down Overall — But Kids at the Bottom Are Sinking Faster
Chad Aldeman
September 16, 2025
Exclusive: Superintendent Churn Is Up, But More Districts Choose Women Leaders
Linda Jacobson
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Linda Jacobson
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Liz Cohen
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Jessika Harkay
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Chad Aldeman
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NAEP Data Is Critical for Students With Disabilities. It Must Not Disappear
Laura Stelitano & Nicole Fuller
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