Science is usually one of the more hands-on subjects in middle school: Students design research questions, draw diagrams, and conduct experiments. But the country’s 8th graders are less likely to do ...

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Several students from Kern County stood out for their innovative research and scientific curiosity at the 2025 California Science & Engineering Fair held earlier this month in Southern California. But ...

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New test scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation's Report Card, show eighth-graders' science scores have fallen 4 points since 2019 and ...