Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write on the human/political issues surrounding college admissions. Update: March 11: The College Board responded with the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. It’s wrong to assume that striving for perfectionism is inherently bad. It’s often healthy for artists, athletes, and many service ...

The State Board of Education has selected four new labels to describe how well students are doing state tests. There was debate over the best way to describe students who are not proficient. The new ...

Five years after the Covid pandemic closed schools and pushed students into a year of distance learning, California test scores show that — despite increases — students are still struggling with ...

Many of today’s college students have experienced disruptions to their education due to the COVID-19 pandemic, negatively affecting their personal well-being as well as their academic preparation.

Four years after the pandemic emergency ended and K-12 performance plunged nationwide, New Jersey’s third through eighth graders are finally edging up to be on par with pre-pandemic levels, although ...