New data released this week from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, known as the “nation’s report card,” should raise the alarm for America’s high schools. While scores declined across the board, eighth grade students showed the most stunning drops — underscoring the urgent task ahead for high schools charged with helping students […]

Robert Balfanz
Robert Balfanz is a research professor at the Center for the Social Organization of Schools at Johns Hopkins University School of Education, and the co-founder of Diplomas Now.