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CONFIRMED CASES OF TEST-CHEATING (2009 - 2015)

Submitted by fairtest on September 29, 2014 - 10:01pm

CONFIRMED CASES OF TEST-CHEATING

(2009 - 2015)

Testing Reform Victories: The First Wave

Submitted by fairtest on September 7, 2014 - 3:56pm

for further information:
Dr. Monty Neill (617) 477-9792
or Bob Schaeffer (239) 395-6773
for immediate release Monday, September 8, 2014

FairTest Statement to the Lee County FL School Board on the Reconsideration of the Vote to "Opt Out" of Standardized Exams.

Submitted by fairtest on September 1, 2014 - 9:10pm

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Large Florida School District Votes to "Opt Out" of Standardized Exam Mandates.

Submitted by fairtest on August 28, 2014 - 1:40pm

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Bob Schaeffer (239) 395-6773

for immediate release Thursday, August 28, 2014

Fairtest’s Reaction to Proposal To Postpone Test-Based Teacher Ratings

Submitted by fairtest on August 21, 2014 - 4:13pm

for further information:
Dr. Monty Neill (617) 477-9792
or Bob Schaeffer (239) 395-6773

FairTest News Release: Stagnant ACT Scores show Failure of Test Driven Policies

Submitted by fairtest on August 19, 2014 - 4:20pm

for further information:
Bob Schaeffer (239) 395-6773
Cell (239) 699-0468

for use with annual ACT scores on or after Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Forum on Educational Accountability's Recomendations for Improving Federal Assessment Law

Submitted by fairtest on July 31, 2014 - 2:02pm

Forum on Educational Accountability has issued a simplified set of Recommendations for Improving Federal Law' to guide an overhaul of ESEA/NCLB, waivers and related federal law and policy.

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Michelle Fine's talk at FairTest's Heroes in Education award ceremony.

Submitted by fairtest on June 2, 2014 - 2:52pm

Click here to view the PDF of Michelle Fine's talk at FairTest's Heros in Education Award Ceremony.

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Stagnant Grade 12 NAEP Results Underscore Failure of Test-Driven Public Education

Submitted by fairtest on May 7, 2014 - 12:39pm

for further information:
Bob Schaeffer (239) 395-6773

for immediate release May 7, 2014

SAT "Cosmetic Surgery" Ignores Test's Basic Flaws

Submitted by fairtest on April 14, 2014 - 1:35am

for further information:
Bob Schaeffer (239) 395-6773
cell (239) 699-0468

for immediate release, April 14, 2014