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The controversial math and English language tests for children in grades 3-8 begin in public schools across New York state today. Opposition to the tests…
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Standardized test season is approaching for students across New York state. State Education Department officials are hoping there won’t be a repeat of…
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The newly elected chancellor of the Board of Regents, Betty Rosa, expressed grave doubts about the state’s use of standardized tests in the schools,…
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New York State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia spent nearly four hours before the legislative budget committees Wednesday. Though there is currently…
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It’s a time of educational upheaval in New York. Changes are piling up fast -- the state Board of Regents delayed state tests’ impact on teacher…
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A task force by Gov. Andrew Cuomo is reversing a number of policies in the Common Core standards, including parts of a measure on teacher evaluations…
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Changes to New York standardized testing are in the air. Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Common Core Task Force finished its public sessions last month examining the…
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The standardized testing process is a little mysterious. Third- through eighth-graders take New York state exams every spring. But once they’re done,…
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School administrators are closely watching a letter campaign that’s taking place in the as school starts that could lead to even more children opting out…
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New York State Education Commissioner Mary Ellen is clarifying her stand on the opt out movement in an interview with New York State Public Radio &…