Testing Resistance & Reform News: July 26 - August 1, 2017

Florida Senator Questions Inconsistent Use of Scores From Flawed Exam
http://weartv.com/news/local/florida-senator-questions-handling-of-algebra-exam
Florida Reliance on Flawed Test Blocks Teacher Hiring
http://www.nbc-2.com/story/35990352/rigorous-state-test-delays-hiring-teachers-statewide

Indiana Change in Federal Grad Rate Calculation May Alter School Grades
http://fox59.com/2017/07/31/change-in-federal-graduation-rate-could-impact-a-f-grades-of-indiana-schools/

Massachusetts It's Time for a Moratorium on High-Stakes Standardized Tests
http://www.masslive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/07/its_time_for_a_high-stakes_tes.html

Michigan State Scraps "A to F" School Grades, Moves to Dashboard System
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/state_edwatch/2017/07/without_legislative_action_michigan_scraps_a-f_grading_system.html
Michigan Forum Debates Having Students Skip Standardized Tests to Protest School Closings
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2017/07/31/detroit-freedom-schools-standardized-tests/104180446/

New Jersey What Do PARCC Scores Really Mean?
http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/17/07/27/putting-the-latest-parcc-results-in-perspective/
New Jersey State Seeks ESSA Waiver From 8th Grade Math Test Requirement
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/state_edwatch/2017/07/after_devos_feedback_nj_asks_for_testing_waiver_from_essa.html

New Mexico Educators Want PARCC Scores Removed From Teacher Evaluations, School Grades
http://www.currentargus.com/story/news/education/2017/07/29/education-officials-want-parcc-removed-evaluations-school-grades/521456001/

New York State Geometry Test to be Rescored Due to Flawed Question
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/state-regents-geometry-exam-question-to-be-rescored-1.13822787

North Carolina Standardized Testing Makes Teaching Harder Than It Should Be
http://www.gastongazette.com/news/20170729/column-3-things-that-make-teaching-school-harder-than-it-should-be

Ohio Outcry Over Testing Requirements Forces Changes in State ESSA Plan
https://www.the74million.org/article/ohios-essa-reboot-state-school-leaders-make-big-pivot-after-outcry-over-testing-requirements
Ohio Superintendent Calls for Broader Assessment Reforms
http://www.dailycall.com/opinion/columns/26272/not-a-great-first-step-at-all

Oklahoma Test-Based School Rankings Are Misleading
https://nondoc.com/2017/07/27/school-rankings-shocking-headlines/
Oklahoma Fired Testing Company Tries to Get Back Into the Game
http://www.tulsaworld.com/homepagelatest/oklahoma-s-fired-state-testing-company-trying-to-get-back/article_744f4561-2be4-5929-bb39-43f5fe4b5b6b.html

Rhode Island Schools Chief Claims Emphasis is on Teaching Not Testing
http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20170728/ri-education-chief-emphasizes-return-to-teaching-not-testing

South Carolina Half of School Districts Ignore State's Computer Testing Law
http://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article164431772.html

Texas Criticisms of Test-Based State School Accountability System
http://northdallasgazette.com/2017/07/27/statewide-accountability-measures-modify-district-assessment/ 

West Virginia Proposed Accountability System Would Replace "A to F" School Grades
http://wvmetronews.com/2017/07/31/new-accountability-system-assessments-key-parts-of-west-virginia-education-proposal/

Wyoming Let Teachers, Students Break Away From Test-Driven Curriculum
http://trib.com/opinion/letters/parkin-let-students-and-teacher-do-what-works-for-them/article_81923940-c0e2-549e-9ce3-a97b3f7edae8.html

University Does the SAT Still Matter if Nearly 1,000 Schools Are Test Optional?
http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/college-game-plan/does-sat-still-matter-if-nearly-1-000-colleges-are-n786046
University Dominican College Joins Growing National Trend by Dropping ACT/SAT Admissions Exam Requirement
http://www.rocklandtimes.com/2017/07/27/dominican-college-joins-a-growing-national-trend-becomes-test-optional/

International Standardized Tests Are Killing Creativity in Australian Schools
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/opinion/comment-standarsided-tests-are-killing-creativity-in-our-schools/news-story/00630e2eb374b654a5964e790ee2e97c

Worth Reading The Collateral Damage of Testing Pressures
https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2017/07/the-collateral-damage-of-testing-pressure/534717/

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