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AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite In 2019-20, 77% of high school seniors took the SAT test as part of the process of applying for admission to colleges and universities.  In 2020-21, fewer than 50% will do so and most colleges are not requiring SAT scores because many of the testing dates were canceled because of COVID. Now the “woke” race activists are demanding that standardized testing be eliminated altogether as part of the college admissions process.  Their reason?  Because lower test scores by minority students (except Asians — pay not attention) is a reflection of racism — the re...

Standardized testing to resume in Oklahoma schools Standardized testing to resume in Oklahoma schools By Nazarene Harris | March 3, 2021 at 10:25 PM CST - Updated March 3 at 10:25 PM OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (TNN) - Standardized testing for Oklahoma’s schools will resume this year despite COVID 19 and distance learning for some students. Unlike last year Oklahoma State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister confirmed test waivers would not be granted for students. It comes after the Biden Administration’s announcement that states must resume standardize testing this Spring. Because Covid-19 ...

Jenny Brundin/CPR News A masked student takes a moment to consider a math problem at Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy, Oct. 3, 2020. Colorado students would only take one state standardized test this year – in either math or English — under a new legislative proposal introduced Wednesday. Sponsors of the bill originally proposed scrapping state standardized tests entirely, but in February, federal education officials said states had to administer the tests in order to better “understand the impact of COVID-19 on learning.” Instead, the federal government is offering flexibility o...

Heartland superintendent reacts to standardized testing during the pandemic Heartland superintendent reacts to standardized testing during the pandemic By Isabelle Hanson | February 26, 2021 at 4:52 PM CST - Updated February 26 at 6:14 PM CHARLESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - The U.S. Department of Education released new guidance on how to handle state standardized testing this spring. The U.S. Department of Education recommended states approach testing with flexibility and consider how exams can be done differently. Suggestions include shortening assessments to prioritize in-person learning time, mo...

Dr. Rau says this is not helpful adding, "We already know that our kids are way behind and that we have to find multiple opportunities to close those gaps."