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A lot of Michigan students won’t be taking the standardized tests, which are given in grades 3-8 and 11. Because of the pandemic, many families are being given an option by districts to take the normally mandatory test, or just say no. The result will not only mean far fewer test-takers, but far less useful data emerging from the scores. Districts are in the midst of testing, with makeup dates available through early May. It will be weeks before there is a clear picture of how many took the tests, but school officials who spoke to Bridge Michigan said they anticipate a large dropoff from the about 700,000 who took the tests in 2019. ....
Washtenaw United: 02/08/21 WEMU has partnered with the United Way of Washtenaw County to explore the people, organizations, and institutions creating opportunity and equity in our area. And, as part of this ongoing series, you’ll also hear from the people benefiting and growing from the investments being made in the areas of our community where there are gaps in available services. It is a community voice. It is Washtenaw United.
ABOUT ALENA ZACHERY-ROSS: Alena Zachery-Ross is currently the Superintendent for Ypsilanti Community Schools. She is the former Superintendent of Okemos Public Schools and Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System, the nation s first self-managed charter school and local k-12 school district: Muskegon Heights Public Schools Academy System. The district is in its fifth year of operation. Mrs. Ross previously served in Van Dyke Public Schools in Warren, Michigan for nine years where she served as an Assistant Super ....
Listen to the story. The free Learning Lab at the Parkridge Community Center will be available Monday - Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm for K- 5 students enrolled at Ypsilanti Community Schools. Superintendent Alena Zachery-Ross says the main purpose of the lab will be to provide academic support during the pandemic. Superintendent Alena Zachery-Ross: Some of our students are still struggling with internet connection, and so, they will have stronger internet connections. Some of them are not as familiar with using some of the programs, so there will be adults there to help them to navigate their online instruction. The lab will accommodate up to 30 students at a time, and breakfast and lunch will also be provided. For information on how to register for the lab, click here. ....