As policy-makers debate re-opening classrooms later this year, momentum is growing to continue the suspension of K-12 testing mandates at least into the next academic year. Already at the undergraduate admissions level, about half of all bachelor-degree granting institutions have announced ACT/SAT-optional for Fall 2021 admissions and, in many case, future years. Parents, educators and community leaders need to pressure public schools to follow suit.
California Legislation Advances to Extend District Flexibility to Suspend Standardized Exams