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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
2025 ILEARN reading scores remain flat for 5th straight year while Indiana math scores improve: Find out how your school fared
Indiana ILEARN 2025 results show flat reading scores and rising maths proficiency SAT and ILEARN 2025 results: Indiana's 2025 ILEARN results show continued stagnation in reading proficiency while students made gains in mathematics, according to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). The results, based on spring 2025 testing , indicate that reading scores across grades 3 to 8 have remained largely unchanged for five consecutive years, even after major state-level interventions and funding. The English/Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate for 2025 stood at 40.6 percent—only 0.1 percentage point higher than in 2021. In contrast, mathematics proficiency rose to 42.1 percent, an increase of 5.2 percentage points since 2021, according to IDOE's official data release. Statewide trends in reading and mathematics The results highlight a notable divergence between student outcomes in ELA and mathematics. While ELA performance showed a minor improvement from 40.5 percent in 2021 to 40.6 percent in 2025, mathematics scores rose more significantly, from 36.9 percent in 2021 to 42.1 percent in 2025. As reported by IDOE, Indiana Governor Mike Braun acknowledged the trend, stating, "While we continue to see students growing in math proficiency, this year's results remind us all of the need to continue our focus in both early and adolescent literacy." According to Indiana Secretary of Education Dr Katie Jenner, there is "an urgent need to support middle school students in English/language arts." She added that the ILEARN redesign will help provide "a beginning, middle and end-of-year look at student performance," as quoted in an IDOE press release. Local school corporation performance Proficiency levels varied across school corporations. Below is a breakdown of local performance in both ELA and mathematics: School Corporation ELA Proficient % Math Proficient % Sunman-Dearborn 51.50 53.40 South Dearborn 35.70 37.30 Lawrenceburg 38.70 40.70 Rising Sun 38.00 33.50 South Ripley 49.40 56.60 Batesville 46.50 49.00 Milan 32.20 37.70 Jac-Cen-Del 36.70 47.00 Switz. Co. 37.30 34.00 Franklin Co. 36.40 38.30 ILEARN redesign and upcoming changes Indiana has been working since January 2022 to redesign the ILEARN assessment system. In the 2024–2025 academic year, approximately 1,350 schools participated in a pilot version of the new model, which includes three "Checkpoints" during the year and a shortened summative assessment. According to IDOE, these Checkpoints aim to provide real-time data to educators and families, allowing for earlier interventions. The redesigned model will be implemented statewide in the 2025–2026 school year. IDOE stated that "Checkpoints are not punitive and are used to guide student learning." If a student fails to master a standard, additional instruction and intervention will be provided before a retest option is offered. SAT results for Indiana students The state also released SAT results for the 2024–2025 academic year. The SAT serves as the federally mandated high school assessment in Indiana. Around 54.8 percent of Year 11 students met the college-readiness benchmark in evidence-based reading and writing, an increase of 2.7 percentage points over the previous year. Mathematics performance remained nearly unchanged, with 25.4 percent of students meeting the benchmark. Indiana law requires the SAT cut score to match or exceed the national standard, as noted by IDOE in the same release. Government emphasis on foundational skills Governor Braun emphasised the significance of foundational skills in both literacy and numeracy. He stated, "The literacy and numeracy skills developed in early grades are essential as students begin to explore career options, engage in hands-on learning, and ultimately, make decisions about their next steps after graduation," as quoted in the IDOE presentation of the results. All schools across Indiana are expected to transition fully to the redesigned ILEARN model beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year. TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
2025 ILEARN scores released. What the data shows about Indiana students
ILEARN standardized test scores showed that Hoosier students increased the most in math proficiency year over year, but English language arts (ELA) scores remained virtually unchanged. Statewide results showed that math ILEARN scores increased to 42.1% proficient this year compared to 40.7% in 2024. English language arts proficiency scores decreased slightly from 41% in 2024 to now being 40.6%. The scores, released July 16, 2025, indicate students have not returned to pre-COVID levels of proficiency, which, for math and ELA scores, were just under 48% proficient in 2019. Across all grade levels, most saw increases of more than one percentage point in math when compared to last year's results. The greatest increase was in the eighth grade, with a three percentage point increase. For English language scores, most grade levels increased around one percentage point, except for seventh and eighth grades, when compared to last year's scores. The seventh grade saw the largest decrease at just under four percentage points. The Indiana Department of Education results reflect scores taken on the spring 2025 ILEARN test. The ILEARN serves as the state's accountability test, assessing students in grades 3-8 in English language arts and math. It also tests grades four and six in science and tests fifth-grade students in social studies. Students take the tests in person on computers. State leaders consider the 2021 ILEARN scores the baseline scores, even though ILEARN has been administered since the 2018-19 school year. However, due to the learning disruptions that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and the fact that no tests were administered in 2020, the state prefers to compare scores to those in 2021. State department leaders suggest that the reason for the drops in English language arts scores in the later grades could be due to Indiana's increased emphasis on early literacy that began in the 2022-23 school year, due to a historic $111 million investment from the Lilly Endowment in 2022. Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner stated in a press release that this year's results indicate a need for increased focus on ELA in the adolescent grades. 'While we are positively moving and improving in math, there is an urgent need to support middle school students in English/language arts,' said Jenner. 'It is essential that our schools and parents/families continue to work together and stay laser-focused on increasing student learning and success.' Achievement gaps remain for student groups Student population groups, like ethnicity, socioeconomic status, special education status and English language learner status, have also not caught up to 2019 levels of proficiency. However, all student groups saw improvement in math from the 2021 and 2024 scores. Both Black and Hispanic students saw a two percentage point increase in their math scores from 2024. Most student groups' ELA scores either flatlined or decreased slightly year over year. The largest increase in ELA scores among the student groups was for special education with a 1.3 percentage point increase. Modified ILEARN testing coming for all schools in 2025-26 school year For the 2024-25 school year, around 1,350 schools participated in the pilot version of the modified ILEARN test. This redesign of ILEARN involves three 'checkpoint' tests throughout the school year, along with a shortened summative test at the end of the year. Starting in the 2025-26 school year, every school will conduct ILEARN this way. The purpose of the redesign is to help schools provide real-time data to teachers and families to catch struggling students faster. SAT results show increases in reading and writing, but no change in math The state also released the 2025 SAT results on Wednesday. The SAT serves as the state's required high school assessment and fulfills federal accountability requirements. All students take the SAT in the 11th grade. State law requires the 'passing' cut score for the SAT to be the same as the national cut score. This year's scores for the evidence-based reading and writing, or EBRW, show that students who met the cut score increased 2.7 percentage points from last year. In total, 54.5% of 11th-grade students met the reading and writing cut score this year. Math scores have continued to worsen in recent years, going from 32.9% of 11th-grade students meeting the math cut score in 2022 to 25.4% meeting the cut score this year. The 2025 math scores only increase slightly from last year's score of 25.2%. Search for your school's ILEARN results Contact IndyStar K-12 education reporter Caroline Beck at 317-618-5807 or CBeck@ Follow her on Twitter (X): @CarolineB_Indy. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: 2025 ILEARN scores: See how your school did Solve the daily Crossword
Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
LingoAce Expands Blended Learning as Its Fifth Ace Academy Learning Center Opened
SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LingoAce, the global leader in online education for children with award-winning learning programs in Mandarin Chinese, English, and math, announced today that its in-person learning brand, Ace Academy by LingoAce (Ace Academy), is now up and running in five locations around the world—including Singapore, San Jose and New York (2 centers) in the U.S., and Melbourne in Australia. With the official operation of its fifth center, LingoAce is accelerating the rollout of its blended learning model, combining high-quality online instruction with localized, in-person learning experiences for students ages 4 to 15. Designed for Global Families, Built for Local Communities Since 2017, LingoAce has served over 400,000 families across 100+ countries and regions with high-quality Mandarin Chinese, English, and Math programs. In cities with high concentrations of multilingual and multicultural families, such as New York and Melbourne, the company identified growing demand for structured, immersive in-person learning options. Ace Academy was created in direct response. Designed for learners ages 4–15, each center offers immersive, small-group instruction in Mandarin Chinese, Math, and English Language Arts (ELA). The curriculum blends global academic standards with local cultural context, helping students thrive in multilingual environments while feeling seen, supported, and connected. Each center is more than a classroom, it's a trusted, family-first learning community that provides real social interaction, emotional support, and personalized attention beyond the lesson itself. Through a seamless online-to-offline experience, students benefit from consistent pacing, cohesive content, and a nurturing environment that supports long-term growth. Launched in 2021, Ace Academy has swiftly gained traction among families across multiple cities, earning a reputation as the leading choice for blended learning —powered by a strong curriculum, custom teaching systems, and a committed teaching staff. "Ace Academy is a key pillar of our blended learning strategy," said Hugh Yao, founder and CEO of LingoAce. "What we're building goes far beyond physical classrooms, we're creating a connected global network that brings immersive local learning together with the scale and flexibility of our online programs while cultivating warm, belonging–centered learning communities. This is not just part of our global business expansion, it's a continuation of our long-term commitment to global families." "Each Ace Academy will serve not only local learners, but also become a vital support hub for our online students, offering meaningful in-person engagement and a growing range of value-added experiences," Yao added. A Hybrid Learning Brand Rooted in Culture and Community Ace Academy emphasizes both academic excellence and cultural depth, supporting student development across languages, logic, and critical thinking. The Mandarin Chinese program is rooted in cultural heritage, helping students confidently speak, use, and express the language in cross-cultural contexts. Math and English Language Arts (ELA) courses further strengthen logic and communication skills, all delivered through an integrated, single-platform approach that reduces the burden of juggling multiple providers. Each lesson is crafted 200+ hours by LingoAce's global research teams, backed by a $60 million+ investment in curriculum development. The integrated design across linguistic, cultural, and cognitive dimensions guarantees a cohesive experience between online and offline formats, delivering seamless learning continuity. The results are already resonating with local families: "Ace Academy is the highlight of my daughter's week," said the parent of a student at the Great Neck, New York center. "She found a warm and immersive space where she feels understood, and with the teacher's support, she's made a real breakthrough in expressing herself and building confidence." "Having both online and in-person lessons really helped my son build his math learning momentum," said a parent from the Melbourne center. "He's more engaged in math, more eager to ask questions, and has made close friends, he absolutely loves coming to Ace Academy." Scaling Blended Learning, Center by Center Following the achievement of profitability and positive cash flow in 2024, LingoAce is entering its next growth phase. Over the past six months, several Ace Academy centers have established operations through aggressive site selection, opening, and enrollment, while drawing strong engagement from local communities. With each new location, LingoAce deepens its commitment to building an inclusive, scalable education ecosystem for the future of global learning. The company also plans to introduce a range of value-added, in-person services to complement its online offerings, including academic boot camps, cultural workshops, in-person assessments, and family events, further enriching the student experience. Learn more about Ace Academy: About LingoAce LingoAce is a global education technology company on a mission to make learning for kids more engaging, effective, and accessible through technology. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Singapore and has global operations throughout the United States, Southeast Asia, Europe, and China. Backed by the world's top investors, including Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India & Southeast Asia), Owl Ventures, Tiger Global, and Shunwei Capital, LingoAce has a roster of more than 5,000 professionally certified teachers and has taught more than 20 million classes to PreK-12 learners in more than 100 countries. In 2023, LingoAce was named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies list and the GSV EdTech 150 list of the world's most transformative edtech companies for the second year in a row. In 2025, LingoAce won the EdTechX Asia Pacific Award. Learn more about LingoAce:
Indianapolis Star
4 days ago
- Science
- Indianapolis Star
2025 ILEARN scores released. What the data shows about Indiana students
ILEARN standardized test scores showed that Hoosier students increased the most in math proficiency year over year, but English language arts (ELA) scores remained virtually unchanged. Statewide results showed that math ILEARN scores increased to 42.1% proficient this year compared to 40.7% in 2024. English language arts proficiency scores decreased slightly from 41% in 2024 to now being 40.6%. The scores, released July 16, 2025, indicate students have not returned to pre-COVID levels of proficiency, which, for math and ELA scores, were just under 48% proficient in 2019. Across all grade levels, most saw increases of more than one percentage point in math when compared to last year's results. The greatest increase was in the eighth grade, with a three percentage point increase. For English language scores, most grade levels increased around one percentage point, except for seventh and eighth grades, when compared to last year's scores. The seventh grade saw the largest decrease at just under four percentage points. The Indiana Department of Education results reflect scores taken on the spring 2025 ILEARN test. The ILEARN serves as the state's accountability test, assessing students in grades 3-8 in English language arts and math. It also tests grades four and six in science and tests fifth-grade students in social studies. Students take the tests in person on computers. State leaders consider the 2021 ILEARN scores the baseline scores, even though ILEARN has been administered since the 2018-19 school year. However, due to the learning disruptions that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and the fact that no tests were administered in 2020, the state prefers to compare scores to those in 2021. State department leaders suggest that the reason for the drops in English language arts scores in the later grades could be due to Indiana's increased emphasis on early literacy that began in the 2022-23 school year, due to a historic $111 million investment from the Lilly Endowment in 2022. Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner stated in a press release that this year's results indicate a need for increased focus on ELA in the adolescent grades. 'While we are positively moving and improving in math, there is an urgent need to support middle school students in English/language arts,' said Jenner. 'It is essential that our schools and parents/families continue to work together and stay laser-focused on increasing student learning and success.' Student population groups, like ethnicity, socioeconomic status, special education status and English language learner status, have also not caught up to 2019 levels of proficiency. However, all student groups saw improvement in math from the 2021 and 2024 scores. Both Black and Hispanic students saw a two percentage point increase in their math scores from 2024. Most student groups' ELA scores either flatlined or decreased slightly year over year. The largest increase in ELA scores among the student groups was for special education with a 1.3 percentage point increase. For the 2024-25 school year, around 1,350 schools participated in the pilot version of the modified ILEARN test. This redesign of ILEARN involves three 'checkpoint' tests throughout the school year, along with a shortened summative test at the end of the year. Starting in the 2025-26 school year, every school will conduct ILEARN this way. The purpose of the redesign is to help schools provide real-time data to teachers and families to catch struggling students faster. The state also released the 2025 SAT results on Wednesday. The SAT serves as the state's required high school assessment and fulfills federal accountability requirements. All students take the SAT in the 11th grade. State law requires the 'passing' cut score for the SAT to be the same as the national cut score. This year's scores for the evidence-based reading and writing, or EBRW, show that students who met the cut score increased 2.7 percentage points from last year. In total, 54.5% of 11th-grade students met the reading and writing cut score this year. Math scores have continued to worsen in recent years, going from 32.9% of 11th-grade students meeting the math cut score in 2022 to 25.4% meeting the cut score this year. The 2025 math scores only increase slightly from last year's score of 25.2%.
American Press
27-06-2025
- Science
- American Press
Local educators present cutting-edge energy-themed research projects
Michael Romine teaches gifted students in grades second through eighth, and algebra and pre-calculus dual enrollment college courses for Jefferson Davis parish schools. (Special to the American Press) The energy at Sowela Technical Community College Oakdale campus on Friday morning was energized as 40 teachers prepared to show off their energy-themed research projects. Over the past week, teachers from Allen Parish and the surrounding school districts participated in the STEM Energy Professional Development Program, a collaboration between the Sowela, Allen Parish School Board, Exxon Mobil, Rice University's Tapia Center and Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL). The participating teachers are from all disciplines, from high school technology educators to elementary English teachers. They spent their week developing a project on one of four energy-related topics: wind power, solar power, carbon capture sequestration and heat transfer. Led by facilitators from the Tapia Center, the teachers participated in hands-on activities relating to the themes before splitting off into groups to choose one topic to center their project around, all while getting paid. The end result is not only a complete project, but a fully-developed and adaptable curriculum, complete with lesson plans for four lessons, rubrics and every necessary documentation to implement the project in any classroom. Heather Cross is an educator at Fairview High School who teaches gifted courses and middle school English language arts. Like her peers, she was encouraged to sign up for the professional development course by her administrators. She wasn't fully aware of the scope of work she would need to complete at the STEM Energy Professional Development Program Showcase, which she called an 'amazing' experience. Her group developed a project about carbon capture sequestration, with a focus on scientific research. The curriculum will encourage students to research carbon sequestration and form their own scenic-backed opinions. The project culminates into a hands-on model that lets students simulate the process of carbon sequestration. The work done by the teachers is a step to make STEM more accessible and intersectional for students. She said the reality is that STEM education does not have to be expensive or exclusive. Since her group's project is research-based, she will be able to incorporate the lessons into her ELA class by focusing the lessons on research, fact-validation and claim-building. 'You don't have to have the fanciest equipment or spend the most money,' she said. 'With a little bit of innovation and creativity, you can make STEM happen within your classroom.' Mike Butler, public and government affairs manager, ExxonMobil, said STEM is at the core of ExxonMobil's community outreach, and the work of the teachers is 'truly inspirational.' The projects they completed lets students know they, too, can succeed in an industrial STEM field, he said. 'We believe that exposing students to science, technology, engineering and mathematics is a way to inspire these young minds, and that anyone can have a career, a meaningful future.' The program was funded by a $100,000 grant from FUEL, a new state coalition which resulted from a large-scale grant from the National Science Foundation. The goal of FUEL is to compete for and secure $160 million in energy innovation investment in Louisiana over the next 10 years, which is key to the state's future prosperity, said Lacy McManus, director of workforce development, FUEL. Over six months, FUEL has worked to determine which 'levers' need to be pulled to accomplish that goal, and educating the workforce is a priority. 'When it comes to workforce development, every single one of you (teachers) is one of those levers,' she said. 'Our teachers and your understanding of what is happening overall in Louisiana in the energy space, the ability to communicate that back to your students, to your administrators, that is absolutely vital.' Sowela is an institution known for simultaneously developing a trained workforce and employment pipelines for several employment sectors — including industry, one of Louisiana's main economic drivers. But Sowela does more than just provide technical education, said Sowela Chancellor Niel Aispenwall. The college is on a mission to create a culture of continuous learning. 'We also encourage our students not to end with us, continue their education and get as much knowledge as they can.' Michael Romine, who is always seeking opportunities to learn more about incorporating STEM into the classroom, said this program was right up his alley. He teaches gifted students in grades second through eighth, and algebra and pre-calculus dual enrollment college courses for Jefferson Davis parish schools. Over the week, he was able to learn about problem-based learning, where students identify a problem and conceive a solution. 'I've been reading about problem-based learning my whole career, but I never really understood it until this week,' he said. 'They did a fantastic job of developing the programming channels. … I'm already starting to think of other things I can do in the future.' Both Cross and Romane agreed that the STEM Energy Professional Development Program was a unique professional development opportunity. 'Typically professional development presents you with a skill,' Cross said. 'However, with this professional development … it's ready to go. If I want to teach this the first day of school, I can teach this the first day of school.' The ready-to-go curriculum is just one of the benefits, Romane added. The teachers had an opportunity to bond with their peers, network and grow as professionals in an exciting and collaborative space. 'We've got a diverse group of teachers in there. We've got a teacher who taught English now doing science. We've got new teachers. We've got new teachers,' he said. 'It they do something like this again, I'd love to do it again.'
