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…
Parents often see the testing schedule, but not the full price attached to it. A district’s assessment bill can include vendor contracts, scoring fees,…
Why some school boards have passed resolutions against student data collection is closely tied to growing concerns about privacy, accountability, and local…