Notably, taking Algebra 1 and 8th grade math together boosted all students’ scores—not just those of students who were less ...

For decades, school districts have sorted students into neat grade groupings: K–5, 6–8, 9–12. But those lines have blurred. Some districts are reviving stand-alone middle schools. Others are phasing ...

Despite being a vocal opponent of reintroducing the class to eighth grade classrooms, candidate Brandee Marckmann appeared to ...

Meeting new people in a big group can be awkward and a little uncomfortable. But after engaging in icebreaker games and ...

Having access to Algebra 1 in eighth grade can often make or break a student’s path to high school calculus, which in turn, ...