For some school board candidates in New York, abolishing local testing days has become a clear way to challenge the expansion of standardised assessment. Their…
A documentary about the testing industry can turn a familiar school concern into a shared conversation. Standardised tests affect classroom time, student…
For families comparing education systems, the difference between a supplementary test and the state’s required assessments in grade 8 can be unclear. The terms…
Families who question standardised testing often need help with the stress surrounding school assessments, learning differences, anxiety, or requests for…
A New York school data dashboard may display far more than marks, test scores, or graduation rates. Depending on the system and reporting year, it can include…
A school testing contract can reveal far more than the name of a vendor. It may show the price paid per student, renewal terms, data-sharing arrangements,…
When school administrators threaten consequences for refusing the state test, the first priority is to slow the conversation down and separate documented…
A school-wide test pep rally is meant to build enthusiasm, yet a noisy assembly, countdown, or competitive message can make some children feel as if their…
Across New York, some school districts have chosen to require active parent or guardian permission before collecting particular kinds of student information.…
For families tracking decisions about standardised testing or student information, the key record is usually the board meeting minute, agenda packet, or…