Aspen’s Center for Assessment offers testing advice
What is the happy medium between no testing and all-out testing as if we weren't in the middle of a global pandemic? Is there a middle ground?
Assessment & Testing
DeVos plans not to grant testing waivers
The US Ed Dept doesn't plan to issue testing waivers, as it did last year due to massive closures and the pandemic, under Ed Sec Betsy DeVos.
Right after adoption, test scores on computer lower
In the first year that students in Mass. took the PARCC test online, their scores dropped due to the so-called "mode effect."
Neb. trying to tie state tests to classroom practice
One state is trying hard to integrate district testing priorities with state accountability needs, but it'll only work if data comes back quickly.
Another data breach, this time in New York
Personal data about dozens of New York students was compromised by a former employee of one of the state's vendors for testing.
Trump passes cognitive test with flying colors
Trump was given a test that is sometimes used to test whether an older person has developed dementia. Results can be misinterpreted.
Miss. school sparks the flame of success
A focus on attendance and investment by the community in the school's goals has helped one Miss. elementary turn around.
The role of public schools, according to students
"What should the proper role of teachers and schools be in students' lives?" online publications ask actual kids.
SAT scores for the nation are out
The SAT scores for the nation came out today. Md. students from the class of 2017 performed about avg., IL students a little better, but fewer took it in IL.
Hogan won’t sign ESSA plan for Maryland
Md.'s gov. wouldn't sign off on the state board's school accountability plan, but his objections were based on the use of standardized tests.