North Dakota students among the leaders in national assessment testing

In a year when many states are grappling with declining math scores, North Dakota stands out for all the right reasons. The state’s fourth- and eighth-graders ranked among the top in the nation on federal math assessments, continuing a decades-long tradition of strong performance. Educators credit rigorous standards, skilled teachers, and community support for keeping students ahead of the curve — even as scores nationwide slide. Still, leaders say the work isn’t done: excellence, they remind us, is no excuse for complacency. Sophia Herman with Grand Forks Herald has the full story.

Sophia Herman

Grand Forks Herald

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