Parents increasingly want to know what information schools collect, where it is stored, who can access it and how long it is retained. These questions apply to…
For Australian families trying to understand the United States testing debate, the position of the New York State Parent Teacher Association is more measured…
A neighbourhood meet-and-greet can turn scattered concerns about NAPLAN, classroom assessments and student data into a calm, informed local conversation.…
A teacher’s evaluation is expected to reflect the work happening in their classroom. Yet some accountability systems attach part of an educator’s rating to…
For Australian families researching American education policy, the phrase “Race to the Top” can sound broader than it was. The federal programme was created in…
Parents often encounter confusing language when a school asks students to sit a standardised test. A refusal letter is generally a written statement from a…
When NAPLAN testing season approaches in Australian schools, many families feel uneasy about the pressure placed on children in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Consent…
A test score can rise while a student remains far behind classmates who started with stronger skills. This is the central weakness of many state “growth…
A book club can turn a complicated education debate into a manageable, shared investigation. For parents, the history of standardized testing in America offers…
Standardised testing has become a major public expense in New York, especially as schools have moved through Common Core-aligned assessments, new testing…