Emergency legislation considered for exit exams
Calif. cancels a test required for graduation but forgets to cancel the law that made the test a graduation requirement.
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Not everything that counts can be counted
Employees at a big mega-sales company that was born on the Internet are abused, not unlike teachers in our schools.
NY releases some Common Core test questions
Some bad questions on New York's latest instance of Common Core-aligned reading tests for 3rd graders leave a lot to be desired.
Rauner signs 2nd Vision 20/20 bill
Illinois has a new law that some educators in professional organizations hope will improve diversity and narrow the achievement gaps.
N.M.: AIR can't split Pearson's contract for PARCC
A N.M. judge ruled the contract between Pearson & PARCC, negotiated by N.M., is shielded from a challenge by a competitive test provider.
Hogan may be reneging about Common Core
People are still complaining about the Common Core standards, even in Maryland. This time, it's about the new governor.
Writing contest, $400 top prize, for students
We announce a writing contest, open to public school students in Md. and IL, about athletics and standardized tests.
Arkansas is the latest state to drop PARCC
Ark. became the latest state to withdraw from PARCC last week. The future looks uncertain, but the consortium can be saved.
5th grader says PARCC test made her think
A 5th grader from Mass. liked the PARCC tests; they should be the only tests she takes. Others find standardized tests mind-numbing.
Ohio drops PARCC; is this a sign of the end?
Ohio gov. approved a budget to remove the state from the PARCC consortium. Big loss personally & for the consortium.