High Stakes Testing

Every Student Succeeds Act Test-Participation Mandate Puts States on Spot
Despite the rise of the testing opt-out movement, states are still on the hook to assure that 95 percent of eligible students take state exams in English/language arts and math.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 26, 2016
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Misty Hatcher takes a break from computer class at Lanier Technical College in Oakwood, Ga. Hatcher recently enrolled in the college after a new state law allowed her to retroactively obtain the high school diploma that had been withheld from her for 10 years.
Misty Hatcher takes a break from computer class at Lanier Technical College in Oakwood, Ga. Hatcher recently enrolled in the college after a new state law allowed her to retroactively obtain the high school diploma that had been withheld from her for 10 years.
Melissa Golden for Education Week
College & Workforce Readiness States Move to Issue High School Diplomas Retroactively
Students who never passed the required high school exit exam are getting their diplomas under new laws passed in at least six states.
Catherine Gewertz, January 26, 2016
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6 min read
Every Student Succeeds Act Opt-Out Activists Aim to Build on Momentum in States
Though testing mandates remain under ESSA, those aiming to rein in assessments say the new law's flexibility for states may work to their advantage.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 14, 2016
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7 min read
Assessment PARCC Expands States' Options on Testing
States get the chance to buy only parts of the consortium's common-core-aligned tests, instead of the whole system, and can pick their own vendor.
Catherine Gewertz, November 17, 2015
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3 min read
Assessment Ed. Dept. Charts Course Toward Scaled-Back Testing
New principles aim to bolster states and districts in reducing the number of tests students take, while assuring high-quality assessments.
Denisa R. Superville & Alyson Klein, November 3, 2015
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5 min read
School Climate & Safety Opinion President Obama, Are You Sure Standardized Testing Is the Problem?
From a political perspective, it might quiet the storm of opposition and save the standards but isn't it just the same reactivity that got us here in the first place?
Jill Berkowicz & Ann Myers, October 27, 2015
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4 min read
Assessment Opinion Arne Duncan to John King, Jr.: Leadership Change at the Department of Education
Acting Secretary, John King, Jr. is not one to shrink from controversy. It is unlikely that will be the definition of "acting" for him.
Jill Berkowicz & Ann Myers, October 4, 2015
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3 min read
Classroom Technology As McGraw-Hill Education Leaves State Testing, Market Thrives for Classroom Assessments
McGraw-Hill Education recently sold off its longstanding businesses in summative and "shelf" testing, in a move that underscores growing demand for other forms of assessments.
Sean Cavanagh, July 31, 2015
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8 min read
States Amid Cries of Overtesting, a Crazy Quilt of State Responses
There's no consistent strategy as states cast a critical eye on the amount of time students spend taking standardized tests and the types of assessments that are required.
Andrew Ujifusa, July 8, 2015
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7 min read
Teaching Profession NEA To Support Opt-Out, Oppose Common-Core Testing
After dithering earlier, NEA delegates finally passed an item supporting the opt-out movement. It also plans to campaign against common-core tests.
Stephen Sawchuk, July 7, 2015
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1 min read
Former testing coordinator for Atlanta public schools Donald Bullock was sentenced to 5 years probation, 6 months of weekends in jail, a $5,000 fine, and 1,500 hours of community service for racketeering and two counts of false statements.
Former testing coordinator for Atlanta public schools Donald Bullock was sentenced to 5 years probation, 6 months of weekends in jail, a $5,000 fine, and 1,500 hours of community service for racketeering and two counts of false statements.
Kent D. Johnson/Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Assessment Opinion I Witnessed the Real Crime in Atlanta's Schools
The culprit in U.S. schools is high-stakes testing, not educators who made bad decisions, writes Arthur Richard Greenberg.
Arthur Richard Greenberg, July 2, 2015
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Assessment Opinion The Opt-Out Movement Could Provide the Seeds for the Revolution We Need
Now is an opportunity to reach out to the parents who have become actively engaged in a movement to protect children from the stresses of over testing, and capture their interest and energy.
Jill Berkowicz & Ann Myers, June 25, 2015
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4 min read
Student Achievement Opinion The Common Core Is Not the Problem
It is the assessments and how they are used that is the heart of the issue.
Jill Berkowicz & Ann Myers, June 23, 2015
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4 min read
Student Achievement Opinion Teachers and Leaders: Question the Meaning and Purpose of Evaluation
No matter the intention of the assessment of performance, whether of student, teacher, or principal, the result is an evaluation that is most often received as a judgment of and a stopping place for the evaluated.
Jill Berkowicz & Ann Myers, June 18, 2015
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4 min read
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