EdSource

California’s math problems start early; here’s how to fix them

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. Math is the sum of its parts, and it adds on itself. What does that mean? It means that ...
Los Angeles Times

California students’ math and English test scores rise, but pandemic losses remain stark

California’s economically disadvantaged students saw the biggest increase in test scores in math, English and science. Math and English test scores in Los Angeles Unified increased at a higher rate ...
Mercury News

California English and math test scores rise for first time since the pandemic, but still show pandemic learning loss

For the first time since COVID-19 hit, California students demonstrated slight across-the-board gains in math, English and science according to statewide standardized testing data released Thursday.
EdSource

Despite test score gains, California students still lag behind pre-pandemic levels

EdSource · The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 January 8, 2026 - It's time for John ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Local districts outperform county, state on California assessment tests

The percentage of San Diego County public school students who at least met expectations of statewide standardized tests rose slightly last year, but they’re still lower than they were before the COVID ...