A 2012 report indicates the United States' graduation rate topped 75% in 2009, and dropout factories are on the decline.

The State Policy Network (SPN) has been working on a project to provide the network and grassroots activists around the country the tools they need to help United States citizens understand their freedom and the founding principles of their country.

Barely 40 percent of the nation’s 4th- and 8th-grade students are proficient in math and reading, an alarming statistic that would be considered failure in any grade, any school, or on any state report card.

A University of Chicago study finds that while graduation rates have had significant growth, racial gaps have widened and many students have academic achievement levels below what is necessary to go to college.

Hispanic Council for Reform and Educational Options hosted an education summit in Florida to examine how school choice options can help Hispanic students not only stay in school, but achieve at higher levels.

At the heart of the PDK/Gallup Poll again this year is one principal theme that in nearly every instance, data, facts, or complete context is not offered in exchange for the opinions sought.

What is being called the Common Core these days is not really the original Common Core.

2011 SAT score analysis shows that student improvement is going nowhere, and achievement gaps still exist. It's time to rally for a system that puts students and their achievement first.

The College Board highlights that more students than ever are taking the SAT for college admissions. But, the dramatic drop in scores over the past five years and the failure to improve shines a spotlight on the truth - more of our students continue to be underserved by their schools.

While increased student achievement is and should be the major goal of school reform efforts, recent data revealing our students’ lagging civics knowledge - particularly in a time of increased international and national uncertainty - stands out as a continual black mark on the US and thus on its economic and national security.