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Board hears concerns about state diagnostic rollout and assessment burden Board members and staff discussed FastBridge midyear screening and the state-mandated diagnostic (referred to in the transcript as CAPT/READ). Staff described partial deferrals of some screeners, parent opt-outs at high school, training gaps for secondary teachers and ongoing efforts to interpret results and communicate to families.

Concern is mounting in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools as new state diagnostics stress assessment capacities and communication with families.

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Verona superintendent reports school safety incidents and outlines March NJGPA testing Superintendent Diane DiGiseppi told the board Verona High School reported 21 incidents to the state SSDS this reporting period, including eight confirmed harassment, intimidation and bullying cases; the district also announced NJGPA adaptive testing for juniors March 16–20 and clarified portfolio appeals and alternative assessments.

Verona High School reported 21 safety incidents this period, including eight cases of harassment and bullying, while gearing up for state testing starting March 16.

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Board hears SB 141 briefing: new measures, supports and a state dashboard by 2028 District staff briefed the Douglas County SD 4 board on Oregon Senate Bill 141, which adds K–2 attendance and eighth-grade math as accountability measures, requires interim K–8 assessments, streamlines grant reporting and mandates a public data dashboard planned for 2028.

Oregon's new Senate Bill 141 is set to transform educational accountability by introducing critical measures and a public data dashboard by 2028, impacting how districts operate and succeed.

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Lee County Schools reports modest gains on interim checks; presenters caution about small samples District accountability staff reported mostly small increases on interim ELA and math check-ins across grade levels, noted volatility at small schools and explained how accelerated middle-school Math 1 takers affect high-school comparisons.

Lee County Schools are seeing modest gains in ELA and math assessments, but caution is urged due to small sample sizes that may skew results.

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East Penn SD presents winter 2025 assessment results; board questions persistent eighth-grade math decline District officials presented Future Ready Index and PBAS (value-added) data showing strong overall growth and building scores, but board members pressed for explanations and a plan after eighth-grade math scored in the 'well below' growth category for a second consecutive year.

East Penn School District reveals promising growth in winter 2025 assessments, but troubling trends in eighth-grade math raise urgent questions for board members.

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Bethel Park SD presents mixed 2024–25 assessment results; board to continue curriculum pilots and benchmark testing Administrators told the Bethel Park School District board that 2024–25 results showed gains in math and science growth for some cohorts but declines in ELA proficiency; the district will continue CKLA implementation, pilot new K–8 math curricula and expand the Firefly benchmark pilot while awaiting missing School Performance Profile data.

Bethel Park School District reveals mixed assessment results, highlighting both promising growth in math and science and concerning declines in ELA proficiency.

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State board adopts ETS 'Pathways' paraeducator assessment; ETS offering temporary free resources and language supports The State Board voted to adopt Educational Testing Services' new Pair/Pathways assessment for paraeducators to replace the existing basic‑skills exam. ETS will offer free resources and a Spanish version is in development; districts have been using pilot vouchers and supports through December.

Connecticut's State Board of Education has approved a groundbreaking new paraeducator assessment designed to enhance skills and support vulnerable learners.

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District data director: CFSD maintains all A’s under Arizona A–F system; chronic absenteeism reduces proficiency Justin Robinson presented the district’s assessment results and A–F accountability analysis: all CFSD schools earned A letter grades; district proficiency and growth patterns were reviewed and chronic absenteeism (472 of ~2,800 grades 1–8) was linked to substantially lower test performance.

Catalina Foothills Unified School District is celebrating all A's in the state accountability framework, but chronic absenteeism is dragging down student performance—find out how!

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Battle Ground releases assessment report to board; Smarter Balanced results largely flat, graduation rate preliminary 78.4% District executive staff presented the annual assessment report, showing Smarter Balanced results roughly comparable with state averages, a preliminary four‑year graduation rate of 78.4% and increases in alternate graduation pathways and AP test success.

Battle Ground School District's latest assessment report reveals promising trends in graduation rates and student performance, showcasing a commitment to high-quality instruction and innovative pathways to success.

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Parkrose reports lower state test proficiency, spot gains in third grade and attendance District staff presented Smarter Balanced results showing Parkrose well below state averages in ELA and math but noted gains in third-grade ELA, increased regular attendance and on-track ninth-grade credit attainment.

Despite showing growth in some areas, Parkrose School District remains below state averages in test scores, raising questions about accountability and funding priorities.

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MPS presents 2025–26 assessment plan; union says added non‑mandated testing increases classroom burden District staff described a streamlined assessment plan for 2025–26 emphasizing I‑Ready, reduced redundancy and embedded progress monitoring; Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association raised concerns that the district omitted non‑mandated local assessments from the slide and that testing time has increased dramatically in some schools.

Milwaukee Public Schools unveils a new assessment plan for 2025-26, but the teachers' union raises alarms over hidden testing burdens that could impact valuable classroom time.

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Superintendent says district in compliance with Policy 1.1 after monitoring report; board approves following questions on assessment and equity Superintendent John presented the district’s end-policy monitoring report on Knowledge and Skills (Policy 1.1), concluding the district met the policy’s criteria. Board members discussed assessment comparators, equity gaps and data use before approving the report by voice vote.

Superintendent John confirms the district's compliance with Policy 1.1, sparking a lively discussion on equity gaps and assessment standards at the recent school board meeting.

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State reports strong spring participation in assessments; board discusses ACT options and earlier results ALSDE reported preliminary statewide participation rates for spring assessments — ACAP summative 93%, ACAP alternate 87%, ACCESS for ELLs 96%, ACT with writing 86% — and discussed options for ACT timing, retests and PSAT/SAT access; the department said district-level results will be released in August after standard setting.

Alabama's spring assessments saw impressive participation rates, but what new testing options are on the horizon for students?

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State Education Board Proposes New Teacher Certification Options Amid Shortage Alabama Board discusses solutions to teacher shortages through updated certification pathways.

Alabama's education leaders are tackling the urgent teacher shortage with innovative certification proposals that could reshape the future of teaching in the state.

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Utah Educators Prepare for Standard Setting and Student Exit Guidance Utah educators participate in summer standard setting and develop guidance for student exits.

Utah educators are gearing up for a transformative summer, ensuring that every student's exit from programs is handled with precision and care.

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Henniker School District Discusses Assessment Calendar and Data Transparency Strategies Henniker officials outline assessment plans while seeking improved data communication strategies.

Henniker's School Board is shaking up educational assessments and strategic planning—find out how changes in testing could impact student outcomes!

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Albuquerque Schools Shift to Emera Assessment Following Istation Merger APS requests to change interim reading goals to reflect Emera assessment after Istation transition.

Albuquerque schools are making a major shift in early reading assessments, transitioning from Istation to Emera after a surprising merger—what does this mean for our children’s literacy?

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School Board Discusses Testing Challenges and Realistic Goals for Student Achievement Board members emphasize need for realistic student assessment goals amid testing limitations.

Haysville Public Schools are rethinking student assessments as board members question the feasibility of a goal where 100% of students score at levels 3 and 4 on state tests.

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New Jersey School District Reports 93.5 Graduation Readiness Amid Special Ed Challenges District shows improvement in graduation readiness while addressing needs of special education students.

Haddonfield's Board of Education reports a remarkable 93.5% graduation readiness, but challenges for special education students remain a pressing concern.

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South San Schools Implement MAP Assessments to Measure Student Growth and Achievement South San schools utilize MAP assessments to track student growth and identify instructional needs.

South San Antonio schools are taking a bold step in education by implementing MAP assessments to tailor support for every student's unique learning journey.

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Fiona Borland presents New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment results for 11th graders Borland discusses NJ GPA outcomes to evaluate student readiness in English and mathematics.

The latest NJGPA results have revealed critical insights into our students' readiness for graduation, prompting a reevaluation of educational strategies in Montgomery Township.

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Education Department implements national job skills assessment for student workforce readiness Department requires districts to use job skills assessments for student employability evaluation.

Ohio's Education Department is revolutionizing student workforce readiness by mandating job skills assessments across districts!

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Florida expands student assessment program to include juvenile justice education Commissioner of Education implements standardized assessments for all public school students in Florida.

Florida is set to revolutionize education by introducing standardized assessments for every public school student, including those in juvenile justice programs!

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Oregon Senate passes Bill 699 to expand prosthetic coverage for active lifestyles Senate Bill 699 ensures Oregonians with limb loss receive insurance coverage for active devices.

Oregon's Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill that expands insurance coverage for prosthetic devices, empowering individuals with limb loss to embrace active lifestyles like never before!

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Educators propose anonymous survey to assess Arlington public schools math program effectiveness Proposed survey aims to evaluate student performance and enrichment class impact in Arlington.

A bold new proposal for an anonymous survey could transform how Arlington Public Schools measure math performance and evaluate the impact of enrichment classes.

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Superintendent Murawski emphasizes importance of STAR testing for Granbury ISD students Murawski urges families to support students during crucial STAR testing season.

Superintendent Courtney Murawski assures Granbury ISD parents that while STAR testing is vital for student evaluation, their children's worth extends far beyond mere scores.

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Granbury JROTC team secures eighth consecutive championship during school board meeting Superintendent highlights Granbury's JROTC championship and upcoming community engagement sessions.

The Granbury Marine Corps JROTC drill team just made history with their eighth consecutive championship win, and there's more exciting news from the latest school board meeting!

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Minnesota officials propose K-12 assessment review task force to align standards Officials support establishing a task force to evaluate and align K-12 assessments with standards.

Minnesota is taking a bold step towards educational reform by forming a K-12 Assessment Review Task Force to ensure student assessments truly reflect learning and achievement.

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Texas lawmakers debate shifting education data review to every three years Lawmakers discuss potential impacts of extending educational data reviews from annual to three-year intervals.

Tennessee lawmakers are divided over a controversial proposal to shift third-grade assessments to every three years, raising fears that struggling students may miss critical support.

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