FairTest Now: Assessment News for October 14-21, 2025

The most interesting and informative news from around the country about assessments, assessment reform, and education.

FairTest Now: Assessment News for October 14-21, 2025

National News

Test Scores as “Merit” Admissions Does the Damage

2/3 Of Offers Already Rejected

White House Pursues Extortion Further

ESSA Accountability Waivers Disfavored by Disabled

Powerful Testing Company New Marketing and Data Ploy

College Board Grift

Failed Education Policies Never Die

State News

Newsom Vetoes

Academics and Skills

Reading Gains and Postsecondary Readiness

Outline of Changes in System

Allen County Innovation

Down to Four Exams

Like for Like?

Educators Fear High Stakes Test Despite Voter Rejection

Mass Schools Committee Head Not Happy

Too Early to Declare Miracle?

The Meaning for College and Career Readiness

Overhaul Doesn’t Do Enough

University Admissions

UC Research Head Adds Missing Factor to Ivy Study and Gets Different Results; Also, Less Socioeconomic and Racial Disparate Impact With Grades

Non-submission of SATs Remains Popular

16 Cal State Us Offer Cal HS Students Direct Admission

Trump Data Fishing Called Out

Test Based Admissions Gets You Rich White and Asian Student Body

Worth Reading

Canadian Study

Florida Study: Modest Improvements in Testing but Increased Suspensions with Cell Ban

Extended Test Time

Control of State Publics

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