New York parents may refuse participation in the state’s annual standardized tests, but the process is often misunderstood. The key issues are knowing which…
Families who choose to opt their children out of standardized tests often need practical information, emotional support, and reassurance that they are not…
New York State is revising its English language proficiency assessments because the way students learn, communicate, and demonstrate knowledge has changed. The…
A testing agreement can govern far more than exam delivery. It may describe what student information a vendor receives, where that information is stored, which…
Student information now moves through testing platforms, learning management systems, special education tools, transportation systems, and cloud services. That…
A school’s testing calendar can shape the rhythm of an entire semester. When test preparation takes up weeks of class time, parents may wonder whether students…
Across New York, some school districts and county governments have adopted resolutions opposing a statewide education data dashboard. These measures reflect…
New York’s Open Data portal can help families investigate how state testing has changed in a school district over time. Instead of relying on a single headline…
New York State Regents exams have changed significantly since the adoption of Common Core-aligned standards. The changes affect course content, question…