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last week, the Nation’s Report Card was released with some positive and disappointing data. "The average 9-year-old [improved] by 4 points since 2022. Surprisingly, those gains were driven in large measure by struggling students, who enjoyed their first major leap in several decades. But 13-year-olds made no similar progress, with scores in both subjects flat or declining for virtually every demographic group.” Get a more in-depth look at the data and the insights around them from 74's latest article. https://www.the74million.org/article/long-term-naep-shows-growth-for-nine-year-olds-more-disappointment-for-teens/

Long-Term NAEP Shows Growth for 9-Year-Olds, More Disappointment for Teens Wednesday’s release of the Nation’s Report Card offers some of the first proof of post-COVID academic recovery. But 13-year-olds haven’t made any gains.

A snapshot of private school trends in 4 charts
https://www.k12dive.com/news/a-snapshot-of-private-school-trends-in-4-charts/821686/ via K-12 Dive

A snapshot of private school trends in 4 charts Enrollment is stable at independent schools as public and private schools face a shrinking student population and increased competition to fill seats. 

: Kira. They run instruction, assessment, and intervention as one connected system, replacing the tool sprawl that keeps educators from focusing on what actually works. Learn more about them today! https://www.kira-learning.com/

Happy , Taylor Wooten! Taylor’s in-depth experience in public education gives her the unique skillset to be a vital asset to all! From her elementary classroom experience to serving as an Instructional Technology Specialist, we are lucky to have Taylor and all her knowledge as part of the RYE team! https://www.ryeconsult.com/expert/taylor-wooten

With the Philadelphia School District facing a $300 million budget deficit, the upcoming $4.6 billion budget, which was approved by the board last week, cuts $255 million. This budget comes amidst frustration after the approval of “…the district’s plan to close 17 schools starting in 2027”. Get all the details on what is happening in Philadelphia from this article by Chalkbeat Philadelphia today. https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2026/05/29/school-board-adopts-225-million-budget-cuts/

Philly school board approves millions in budget cuts City councilmembers said the budget vote amounts to the district doubling down on the school closure plan.

Today, we pause to honor and remember the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for our country.

: Dizzy Doom Kids! They're a standards-aligned literacy curriculum built from an original graphic novel universe. Visual. Dialogue-driven. Proven to pull in even the most reluctant readers. Learn more about them today! https://www.dizzydoomkids.com/

What better way to start the week than to celebrate Kristy Reilly on her ! Her experience teaching, mentoring teachers, and developing curriculum aligned with NGSS and the Common Core gives her a unique perspective to support our clients in implementing meaningful solutions. https://www.ryeconsult.com/expert/kristy-reilly

: Threshold Learning! They provide a comprehensive range of services and products aimed at equipping educators and behavior analysts to support youth with complex needs in educational settings. Learn more about them today! www.thresholdlearning.org