BOSTON — State education officials and advocates are calling for a renewed focus on academic performance in the public school system after the latest MCAS test results showed most students are still lagging behind prepandemic levels.
The state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released the results of 2025 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System exams on Monday, showing that students across the state are still trailing prepandemic achievement levels.
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By Christian M. Wade | Statehouse Reporter
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