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When I Picked My 8th Grade Daughter Up from a Coed Party, I Was in for a Shock.
It’s normal for people to confront memories of their own childhood as they embark on parenthood. As you sort through these ...
Maryland’s eighth grade math, reading scores decline for over a decade
Eighth-grade test scores in Maryland have been declining for many years — and not just because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cracking the Code Behind the Nation’s Dismal 8th Grade Reading Scores
Pondiscio: Research finds older students run out of gas because basic decoding skills aren't enough for handling complex ...
Hundreds of 8th-grade girls explore STEM careers at AAUW event at Yuba College
More than 700 8th-grade students took over Yuba College's campus this week to learn about all the possibilities in STEM ...
4th grade reading, 8th grade math scores continue to plunge in WA despite more spending
State and federal education spending for K-12 schools in Washington is way up, but test scores in fourth grade reading and ...
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How competitive family helped MTCS eighth grader Kodi Hewitt adjust quickly to TSSAA softball
Kodi Hewitt, an eighth grader at Middle Tennessee Christian, is making a name for herself in TSSAA softball. Despite her young age, Kodi is batting .550 with six home runs and 11 RBIs, while also ...