New York’s statewide assessments for students in grades 3 through 8 are often described as using a “three-level scale.” That description is incomplete. The…
A letter to the editor can bring education policy into a local conversation quickly. Newspapers reach parents, educators, school board members, and elected…
The New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) is designed for a small group of students with significant cognitive disabilities who cannot participate in the…
Families often assume that honors placement is based on grades alone. In practice, a school may consider classroom performance, teacher recommendations,…
Some school districts in New York have replaced, reduced, or supplemented admission tests with portfolios when identifying students for gifted programs. The…
New York’s testing opt-out movement grew from a broad parent and educator response to the rapid rollout of the Common Core State Standards. What began as…
Families need clear, understandable information before deciding whether to refuse a state assessment. When a school district offers opt-out forms only in…
How to help your child prepare for a test-free project-based learning day at school begins with a simple shift in expectations. Instead of studying for a…
A public education dashboard is designed to show more than test scores and graduation rates. By including student discipline information, the New York State…