Here is the weekly report from FaitTest on the progress of the movement to reform and resist standardized testing:
Bob Schaeffer of FairTest writes:
“What a week! A national poll concludes that a majority of parents are critical of standardized exam overkill; more minority parents, students and educators speak out against test misuse; yet another state’s computerized testing system collapses; and the opt-out movement continues to grow in breadth and depth. No wonder more state and local education policy-makers are beginning to heed the message: “Enough is enough!”
“National Most Parents Say “Too Much Emphasis on Standardized Testing,” According to New Poll
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/education/most_parents_say_no_to_standardized_testing
“National Race and the Standardized Testing Wars: More Minority Stakeholders Criticize Exams
National Pathways to New Accountability Through the Every Student Succeeds Act
https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/our-work/publications-resources/pathways-new-accountability-every-student-succeeds-act
“Arizona Buyer Beware When it Comes to Conclusions Drawn From Test Scores
http://www.tucsonweekly.com/TheRange/archives/2016/04/22/buyer-beware-when-it-comes-to-educational-studies-statistics-and-conclusions
“California Test-Based “Accountability” System Hurt Equity
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/on_california/2016/04/how_accountability_can_help_or_hurt_equity.html
“Connecticut A Failed…
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