Well, well, well. The Mississippi Miracle not so much. 3rd grade gate took lowest 10% of readers out of the NAEP pool inflating numbers. And the "race gap" got no better. 8th grade NAEP stagnant. Journalists need some more stats training. #NAEP
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The consequences of 30+ years of test obsession and "data-driven" student metrics laid bare. Thank you NYT Magazine for affirming the FairTest mission. #TestingCulture #AssessmentReform
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Massachusetts has a unique opportunity to create a system of assessments and graduation requirements that develops the skills and knowledge necessary for 21st century citizenship and economy. This FairTest/MTA paper shows the way. #graduation#MCAS #MassachusettsEducation
https://ow.ly/JrWH50Xq1Jn

Massachusetts has a unique opportunity to create a system of assessments and graduation requirements that develops the skills and knowledge necessary for 21st century citizenship and economy. This FairTest/MTA paper shows the way. #graduation#MCAS #MassachusettsEducation
https://ow.ly/JrWH50Xq1Jn

Please read this important study by Saul Geiser of UC. HS grades better predict freshman college grades than SAT. When socioeconomics added as factor in Friedman Ivy study, conclusion that SAT is better is flipped. And tests do not help the poor and minority applicants.
https://ow.ly/Tgbw50Xbj2B

There are better ways to improve meaningful outcomes in K-12 schooling than top-down, test-based accountability. Doubling down on NCLB's a bad idea. Local models grounded in community and supported by the state are the way. Check out our report (with CIE).
https://ow.ly/C26q50Xa5nb

Testing News for Sept.23-Sept.30! - https://mailchi.mp/fairtest/fairtest-newsletter-for-the-week-of-june23-july1-2025-12750280