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Test scores are up in Napa and Sonoma county schools — but not enough to catch the state

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Napa and Sonoma county schools show improved test scores, but still lag behind state average English, math, and science scores improved for Napa and Sonoma county students in the 2024-25 school year, but still remain below California averages and pre-pandemic levels. Statewide, about half of students met standards in English, with lower rates in Napa … Read more

Texas’ redrawn US House map that boosts GOP begins a key court test

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Key court test begins for Texas’ newly redrawn US House map favoring GOP A federal panel of judges is considering if Texas can use a new congressional map that boosts Republicans, sparking a redistricting battle for the 2026 midterm elections. The map, redrawn this summer, prompted a lawsuit from civil rights groups and minority voters … Read more

Census Bureau to test using postal workers as census takers in 2030 field trials next year

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In 2030, Census Bureau plans to conduct field trials using postal workers as census takers The Census Bureau is planning to use U.S. postal workers as census takers in field tests next year for the 2030 census. The tests will take place in various locations, including western Texas, tribal lands in Arizona, and other areas. … Read more