Coverage dated September 22, 2026 to September 23, 2026

MCAS results show continued trend of declining student achievement

Headline from Boston

“The results are disappointing, and at the same time, not surprising.”

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3 articles, oldest first.

The Boston Globe
Latest MCAS results show continued slide, particularly on high school English exam (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Sep 22, 2026
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Slumping test scores spanned all student demographics and school district types, from affluent suburbs to lower-income urban districts.
Berkshire Eagle
MCAS exam results from 2025 show little progress statewide. Some Berkshire schools among bright spots (opens Berkshire Eagle)
Published Sep 22, 2026
Berkshire Eagle's feed description
Across the Berkshires, the percentage of students in grades 3-8 meeting or exceeding the state average was generally near or higher than the state average across most districts, with a few scoring significantly below that threshold.
Boston
MCAS results show continued trend of declining student achievement (opens Boston)
Published Sep 23, 2026
Boston's feed description
“The results are disappointing, and at the same time, not surprising.”