As the Fourth of July weekend drew to a close, the New York Times editorial board published an essay with a straightforward request: that the University of California system bring back its standardized testing requirement for its prospective applicants. When institutions like MIT and Dartmouth gradually reinstated their testing requirements after
The findings from Wednesday’s release of the latest NAEP Long Term Trends data were a mixed bag. On the one hand, nine year olds posted some real improvements in reading and math from 2022 to 2025. Thirteen year-olds, on the other hand, were virtually stagnant or had declined from 2023
The Winston Group’s David Winston and Caitlin Peartree are out with a new essay at Education Next. In this piece, they consider the recent report on trust in higher education from Yale University and the importance of the kind of broad-based, liberal arts education an institution like Yale provides. A
In the larger conversation about student achievement and outcomes, one important element is the experience of students before they ever enter a classroom. The early childhood years are a crucial window for brain development and other important skills. Research conducted by The Winston Group on behalf of the Clapham Group
For many adults, homework may conjure memories of endless rows of math problems, perhaps multiplication or long division, and the prospect of a long night at the kitchen table. Or a worksheet of vocabulary terms or history concepts. Data, however, suggest that practices around homework may be changing for some schools
Last week, Inside Higher Ed released its 2026 Survey of College and University Presidents. According to their findings, just 16% of presidents say institutions have been moderately, very, or extremely effective in responding to the public’s declining confidence in higher education. Nearly one in two, 47%, say they haven’t been effective at