This story has been edited to add additional information about 12th grade mathematics and reading scores. Eighth grade students’ science test scores have fallen to the level they were in 2009, the ...

The State Board of Education is moving forward with plans to add the state’s science assessment to the California School Dashboard, making it a new piece of the statewide school accountability system.

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. A decade ago, California schools introduced a new K-12 science curriculum that was hands-on, interactive and ...

This article was originally published in CalMatters. A decade ago, California schools introduced a new K-12 science curriculum that was hands-on, interactive and designed to prepare students for the ...