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It’s time for Massachusetts to abolish the standardized MCAS tests. “These standardized tests have not achieved the policy goals of equity or excellence”.
The stress of teaching has never been greater: Distance learning and the educational deficit created during the pandemic are leaving their marks.
The University of California itself has shown reluctance to do away with SAT/ACT scores entirely, keeping them optional. It has stressed the value of enrolling students of “diverse backgrounds and experiences”, mentioning that the tests, if not used for admissions criteria, could be used for other evaluations like English language or subject-specific technical proficiency.
May 28—If you want to go to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, for the next few years, you can ditch the SAT prep sessions, forget about filling in circled answers on your ACT and won't have to waste a Saturday morning when you could be sleeping. The school announced Thursday that ACT or SAT scores would be optional for admission through the 2025 fall admissions cycle. "Though we believe ...
Recent results from national science tests confirm a disturbing trend: scores are declining among the lowest-performing students. And those responsible for overseeing the tests are sending muddled messages about why that’s happening.