Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota test scores stagnate as schools roll out new reading curriculum, standards

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According to results of the 2026 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, fewer than half of students statewide who were tested met math and reading standards.
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The Minnesota Department of Education has released the results of this year’s Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments. Fewer than half of students statewide who were tested met math and reading standards. MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman joined Minnesota Now to explain.

Then, MPR News host Nina Moini talked with MDE Assistant Commissioner Bobbie Burnham about the test results as well as changing literacy standards and curriculum in the state.

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