The school district said cellphones or other smart technology may have been used during testing at Independence and Walnut Ridge high schools.

Columbus City Schools will invalidate spring 2026 state test scores at Independence and Walnut Ridge high schools.

State tests are a familiar annual ritual—every spring, students in grades 3-8 take exams that assess what they know and are able to do in reading and math. Mandated by federal accountability policy, ...

While Education Secretary Linda McMahon said it’s “absolutely” necessary to continue the National Assessment of Educational Progress — the nation’s report card — she’s been less vocal on federal ...