Two states scored wins for student achievement. One lost the momentum.

By: Julia Steiny

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 1,132

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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For powerful lessons for improving student achievement more than protecting adult concerns, look to two states that begin with the letter M.

The 1993 Massachusetts Education Reform Act mandated that high school diplomas would only be granted to those who passed the 10th grade Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test — along with local district or school requirements. The law exchanged increased standards, metrics and accountability for more money, …

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