The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) shapes how New York evaluates schools, reports results, supports struggling students, and spends federal education funds.…
Families in New York encounter many kinds of tests during the school year. Some are required by state or federal education rules, while others are selected by…
Federal education policy can shape what happens in New York classrooms, even when decisions appear to come from Albany, a district office, or a testing…
A parent may carefully submit a written refusal, speak with school staff, and still discover that a child has been directed to begin a state assessment. This…
Conversations about standardized testing can become personal quickly. Parents may hear criticism of state assessments as criticism of teachers, schools, or…
In New York, Regents exams are more than end-of-course tests. For many students, they are part of the formal pathway to a high school diploma, alongside…
Families in New York may consider legal action when standardized testing policies, student records systems, or education mandates appear to undermine student…
Performance tasks ask students to demonstrate learning through a substantial activity rather than selecting answers on a multiple-choice test. Depending on the…
Teachers who publicly question high-stakes testing often act out of concern for students, instructional quality, and educational equity. Speaking up can…
New York parents frequently ask whether they may decline a state standardized test for their child. The answer is more nuanced than a simple “opt-out law.” New…