March 15, 2026

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), known as the nation’s report card, is administered every two years to a representative sample of students. However, private schools are not required to participate, leading to concerns that the test is becoming less representative as more students exit public schools. This gap could affect the accuracy of […]

A Tennessee bill requiring public schools to collect and report student immigration status data has advanced from a House committee. Introduced by Republicans, it aims to challenge the Supreme Court precedent mandating enrollment of all children regardless of immigration status. The measure, HB073/SB0836, seeks to gather this information for state education department reporting. Key Points