Edutopia

Benefits of Using Skills-Based Instruction in Advanced Placement Courses

With a years-long shift to skills-based instruction and grading, this district found an unexpected outcome—an increase in AP ...
KTVZ

Oregon statewide student assessment scores show progress, but ‘more work ahead’ to return to pre-pandemic levels

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Education released results Thursday from the Oregon Statewide Assessment System’s spring 2024 summative tests, which they said "highlight there is more ...
EdSource

Local assessments an option if Smarter Balanced tests ‘not viable,’ U.S. education officials affirm

California schools will be expected to administer Smarter Balanced and other statewide tests this spring, but districts can select alternatives in cases where these tests are not “viable” to ...
Education Week

States Ponder Costs of Common Tests

“We’re going to treat PARCC and Smarter Balanced like any other vendor,” Mr. Holliday said. The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers released pricing that’s just under the ...