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Student gains were equal to jumping from the 50th to nearly 60th percentile on the year-end summative math tests

High-quality edtech should do more than function well—it should support meaningful teaching and learning. That’s why the ISTE Seal recognition for the Pearson Review of Progress and Learning™ (PRoPL™) is such an exciting milestone.

This recognition from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) underscores our dedication to providing educators and students with tools that align with the ISTE Standards, feature intuitive user interfaces, and support teaching practices grounded in research and learning sciences.

Pearson’s trusted interim assessment solution for K-12

The Virginia Department of Education has approved the Pearson Review of Progress and Learning (PRoPL) as an Alternative Assessment to the Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) for grades 3-8 in mathematics and reading.

Many K-12 educators have resisted using artificial intelligence (AI). But a new national survey from Pearson and K-12 Dive’s studioID shows a new eagerness to use AI-powered tools in one area: classroom assessments. 

Seven in 10 (72%) respondents say they’re already using AI with assessments or plan to do so soon.

Why? The Pearson survey suggests they see AI as a way to ease some of their assessment burden.

What does it mean to be ready for civic life in America today? For generations, civics education has helped students understand how our government works, why our rights matter, and how each of us can make a difference. But in classrooms across the country, the experience of learning civics can vary; often shaped by local resources and priorities. 

Recent national data shows that many students aren’t reaching desired levels of civic knowledge and skills. According to NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) in 2022, just 22% of eighth graders scored proficient in civics, and nearly half fell below basic levels. These numbers have prompted renewed focus and conversations among educators, families, and policymakers about how best to support civic learning for every student.

What we’re learning about future-ready skills assessment

Across the country, momentum is building around Portrait of a Graduate frameworks, future-ready skills, and student-centered learning. States and districts are increasingly aligning their educational visions with these priorities, recognizing that success in today’s world requires more than academic knowledge—it demands skills like critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Recent moves by states such as New York and Massachusetts who adopted Profiles of a Graduate within the past few months—along with a growing interest in ESSA waivers that grant greater flexibility in state-level assessment and accountability systems—reflect a broader policy shift toward more holistic, learner-centered approaches.