The human impact from high-stakes standardized exams has often been ignored by mainstream media. Not this week! Check out the stories highlighting the real harm done to children, their families and educators by testing overkill.
NationalStates Take Small Steps Toward Assessment Reform Under ESSA
http://nepc.colorado.edu/publication/state-assessment
ColoradoTest-Driven Education “Reform” Becomes Major Election Issue
https://www.chalkbeat.org/posts/co/2018/05/31/how-education-reform-became-a-wedge-issue-among-colorado-democrats-this-election-year/
FloridaStudent Says High-Stakes Tests Can Be “A Blow to the Heart”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7jLYaRZ7yA&feature=youtu.be
KentuckyPrincipal Explains Reasons Why He Was Suspended for Testing Irregularities
http://www.rcnky.com/articles/2018/05/31/newport-principal-suspended-over-test-irregularities
LouisianaThrow Out VAN Test-Based Teacher Evaluations for Same Reasons Texas Court Did
http://louisianaeducator.blogspot.com/2018/06/court-throws-out-vam-teacher-evaluation.html
MassachusettsStudents’ Futures Is Shot Because of Testing Hurdles
https://lesstestingmorelearning.tumblr.com/post/174244506069/story-20-aunt-my-nephews-future-was-shot
MichiganState Seeks Federal Waiver to Allow Alternative Assessments in Some Districts
http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/05/state_wants_to_give_some_schoo.html
Michigan Focus on Test “Proficiency” Understates Academic Performance
https://www.bridgemi.com/guest-commentary/opinion-take-breath-michigan-schools-tests-scores-arent-bad-you-think
New JerseyHow to Fix PARCC Grad Test Manufactured Crisis
http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/18/05/31/op-ed-time-to-fix-the-parcc-for-graduation-mess/
New MexicoParents Should Make Final Decision About Children Taking PARCC Test
https://www.ladailypost.com/content/shin-parcc-parents-have-final-say
New YorkParents and Educators Oppose Legislature’s Latest Teacher Evaluation Scheme
https://www.nysape.org/nysape-repeal-ed-transformation-act-appr-pr.html
New York Students Have Their Own Ideas About Standardized Tests
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Students-have-their-own-ideas-questions-about-12958101.php
New York Mayor Backs Overhaul of Test-Driven Selective High School Admission Process
https://www.chalkbeat.org/posts/ny/2018/06/02/mayor-bill-de-blasio-new-york-city-will-push-for-admissions-changes-at-elite-and-segregated-specialized-high-schools/
North Carolina78 Percent of Teachers Say Students Tested Too Much
http://abc11.com/education/78-percent-of-nc-teachers-say-students-are-tested-too-much/3546564/
PennsylvaniaThe Value of Good Assessments
http://curmudgucation.blogspot.com/2018/05/testing-with-purpose.html
Pennsylvania State Senate Endorses Plan to Review Effectiveness of Standardized Tests
https://www.thepenn.org/news/state/senate-passes-legislation-by-ryan-aument-targeting-effectiveness-of-standardized/article_38b35e5e-350a-5fe2-91cf-04255fe658ae.html
TexasMore Scores Thrown Out Due to Computer Testing Crashes
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/staar/2018/06/01/texas-throws-even-staar-tests-crashing-computers
Texas Testing Focus Can Leave Parents Less Informed About Student Progress
https://www.tribtalk.org/2018/05/30/staar-testing-can-make-parents-less-informed-about-a-students-progress/
UtahStandardize Automobiles, Not Students
https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2018/06/02/commentary-we-should-standardize-automobiles-not-students/
VirginiaSuperintendent Backs Away From Test-Based Teacher Evaluation System
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2018/06/05/richmond-superintendent-backs-away-from-controversial-teacher-evaluation-system-he-helped-create-in-d-c/
University AdmissionsSpreading the Word on Test-Optional, Holistic Policies
https://www.wpi.edu/news/spreading-word-test-optional-holistic-admissions
InternationalHigh-Stakes Exams Produces Irreparable Tragedy for Thousands of Indian Students
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/india-where-a-simple-exam-so-often-produces-irreparable-human-tragedy-1250031-2018-06-04
Worth ReadingTime to Change the Conservation About How to Improve Education
https://themerrowreport.com/2018/05/30/change-the-conversation/
Worth Reading Summer Cultural Enrichment for Wealthier Families Broadens Achievement Gaps
https://www.chalkbeat.org/posts/us/2018/05/30/the-shadow-education-system-how-wealthier-students-benefit-from-art-music-and-theater-over-the-summer-while-poor-kids-miss-out/