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ACT is holding back some spring in-school scores after discovering a scaling error. Affected 11th graders can expect corrected scores by June 2, and ACT has confirmed no scores will decrease.

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Research shows that puzzle-based activities develop critical cognitive skills including problem-solving, memory, sustained attention, and growth mindset—all of which translate directly to improved academic performance across subject areas.
There is no shortage of ways that your student can make use of the library.
Discover how little free libraries can transform your school’s literacy culture by creating accessible, low-pressure reading opportunities throughout campus.
Did you know they changed the alphabet song to avoid student confusion over the LMNOP part? People have big feelings about it. Should they have changed it? What’s the educational reasoning behind it?
Just as your college-bound students are navigating major academic transitions, the ACT has implemented significant structural changes. In response to feedback about test length and
Summer reading can help stave off learning loss. Here are some reccomendations for your students.
The new Enhanced ACT began its rollout in April of 2025 for digital testing, and by September of 2025, this Enhanced ACT will be standardized
In the landscape of academic assessments, the ACT and SAT remain significant milestones for college-bound high school students. Among the various skills these tests evaluate,
CPS Moves to PreACT 9 Secure for Selective Enrollment Testing THIS FALL.
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