academic performance
Coverage of academic performance in the Nexus archive.
- BCPS and M-DCPS receive ‘A’ grades from Florida Department of Education
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) received 'A' grades from the Florida Department of Education. BCPS achieved this for the third consecutive year, and district officials celebrated the accomplishment at a news conference, emphasizing academic excellence as a standard.
- Study shows school cellphone bans have little effect on academics — but do have one huge benefit
A nationwide study of over 40,000 American schools found that cellphone bans had minimal impact on test scores but significantly improved student wellbeing. The research compared students with minimal phone restrictions to those with stricter policies over three-year cycles.
- ‘Teachers Are Going to Hate It’: How Social Media Apps Hooked Teens at School
Social media companies have targeted students despite growing complaints that their platforms harm teenagers' mental health and academic performance. The article highlights concerns about how these apps engage teens during school hours.
- FCC launches sweeping review of $3B school internet subsidy program over screen time concerns
The FCC is launching a review of its $3 billion E-Rate school internet subsidy program due to concerns that increased screen time in schools may be harming academic performance. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr cited research linking excessive screen time to poor educational outcomes and emphasized the need for parental oversight and potential program reforms.