School districts put to the test with statewide exams. But, could students soon catch a break?
The annual statewide exams that are normally given in person are posing a big challenge to school districts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Author: Jamie Bittner (FOX43)
Updated: 7:58 PM EST February 26, 2021
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Statewide tests like the Keystone exam and the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment are normally given in person before the end of every school year. But during a pandemic that poses a real problem to school districts especially as many of them remain virtual or functioning under a hybrid model.
"Right now the district has 2800 students who are virtual. So, trying to get those students tested, trying to bring them in, because right now we have to test everyone face-to-face would be a real challenge for us," said Cumberland Valley School District superintendent Dr. David Christopher who also noted the pandemic poses a problem on where and how to seat students during the multi-hour tests.