Across the U.S. assessment reform activists and educators are pressing policymakers to rethink their definitions of “accountability” and the tools used to measure it in public education. This long-awaited review is beginning to generate signs of progress in many states.
Alaska One-Size-Fits-All Education “Reforms” Should Not Leave Students Behind
https://www.adn.com/opinions/
California Increased Economic Segregation Widened School Performance Gaps
https://www.latimes.com/
Florida Large District Asks State to Waive Consequences From 2022 School Tests Due to Continued Pandemic Disruptions
https://www.wmfe.org/orange-
Illinois Hearing on “Too Young to Test” Bill
https://www.ilfps.org/senate_
Massachusetts Nobel Laureate Finds School Rating Systems Biased Against Urban Districts
https://schoolyardnews.com/
Minnesota Changes to School Accountability Plan Would Emphasize Well-Rounded Education
https://news.yahoo.com/
Nevada Time to Dispel the Big Lies About Standardized Test Scores in Public Education
https://m.lasvegassun.com/
New Jersey Educators Blast State Board Decision to Raise Passing Score on Graduation Test
https://www.nj.com/education/
North Carolina State Ed. Super Says Testing and Accountability System Should Be Transformed
https://www.wfae.org/
Pennsylvania Thousands Call for Resignation of School Board Member Who Blamed “Immigrants” for Test Score Decline
https://www.inquirer.com/news/
Utah School Rankings Raise Major Questions About Scoring Criteria
https://www.msn.com/en-us/
University Admissions Moving the SAT Online Won’t Restore Its Relevance
https://thehill.com/opinion/
Worth Reading Common Core Standards and Tests Failed Students, Teachers and Taxpayers
https://nepc.colorado.edu/
Bob Schaeffer, Executive Director
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