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Arkansas Rolls Out New School Grading System Emphasizing Student Growth
Arkansas now grades schools more on year-over-year growth than raw scores, changing how a school's rating reflects test results.
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Connecticut Smarter Balanced content highlighted in public quiz feature
A quiz built from real third-grade Smarter Balanced material lets parents see the kind of questions their child actually faces.
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Cobb County Leaders Question Whether State Tests Reflect Student Learning
Leaders in Georgia's largest district argue Milestones scores miss what students actually learn, part of a wider push to rethink the test.
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Ohio Senate Bill 19 sets new math curriculum and assessment baseline
Ohio's SB 19 requires state-approved math curricula and sets a new achievement baseline, which will shape what math instruction covers.
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Colorado legislators scrutinize i-Ready as dyslexia screening tool
Colorado lawmakers are questioning whether the i-Ready assessment reliably identifies dyslexia, which could change how early readers are screened.
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Massachusetts drops MCAS graduation requirement, eyes replacement standard
With MCAS no longer required for graduation, Massachusetts is developing a new standard; grades 3-8 testing continues unchanged for now.
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Indiana Publishes ILEARN School Results Ahead of New Accountability Rollout
Indiana released school-level ILEARN scores while preparing a revised accountability system that will change how those results are used.
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New York weighs paper test return after recent digital shift
New York moved state testing online but is now fielding pressure to restore paper options, so the format your child sits may change again.
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STAAR Rescore Requests Nearly Triple Amid AI Grading Concerns
Texas schools tripled rescore requests for STAAR written responses after the state expanded automated scoring of open-ended reading questions.
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New York moves to eliminate high school Regents exit exam requirement
New York is retiring the Regents exam graduation requirement, a significant shift in how high school achievement is measured statewide.
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EdTrust Massachusetts responds to 2026 MCAS score release
EdTrust's statement on the 2026 MCAS results highlights equity concerns and persistent gaps in statewide assessment outcomes.
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Arizona lowers passing threshold on English fluency exam for students
Arizona's lower cut score on the English fluency test draws expert concern over how quickly English learners are moved out of support.
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New York Regents exam changes spark public reaction statewide
Stakeholders across New York are responding to announced Regents changes, which shift testing expectations in the upper grade bands.
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Florida science education changes draw backlash from parents and teachers
Florida's changes to science education have prompted public criticism, with possible knock-on effects for the grades 5 and 8 science assessments.
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Minnesota resets reading proficiency scores on state assessment
Minnesota is resetting reading score benchmarks on its state test, changing what counts as proficient for your child this year.
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Minnesota Weighs Testing Changes as Fewer Than Half Pass Math and Reading
Under half of Minnesota students meet math and reading standards, and the state is considering changes to its testing criteria affecting grades 3-8.
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Virginia Raises SOL Cut Scores, Toughening Proficiency Standards
Virginia is increasing SOL cut scores, meaning more students must answer correctly to pass, directly affecting proficiency rates in grades 3-8.
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Redesigned Indiana ILEARN Establishes New Proficiency Baseline in 2026
A redesigned ILEARN sets a new statewide baseline for 2026, so this year's scores cannot be compared directly with earlier results.
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House Passes Science of Reading Act Targeting Literacy Standards
Federal legislation advancing science-of-reading requirements passed the House, potentially reshaping ELA standards and assessments nationwide for grades 3-8.
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Wyoming Literacy Law Expands Student Testing and Teacher Duties
A new Wyoming literacy law adds testing requirements for students and increases accountability responsibilities for classroom teachers.
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New York State begins phasing out Regents exam graduation requirement
New York received approval to gradually eliminate the Regents exam as a high school graduation requirement, signaling a major shift in state diploma policy.
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South Carolina Voucher Program Grows With No Student Testing Data Available
Now in year three, South Carolina's school voucher program lacks standardized assessment data, raising accountability questions relevant to state testing policy.
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Arizona cuts score thresholds on AZELLA English fluency assessment
Arizona lowered passing cut scores on the AZELLA English language proficiency test; the change may affect how ELL students are assessed across grade bands.
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Nevada unveils 2025-26 school results under new accountability system
Nevada's new accountability framework accompanies release of 2025-26 school performance data, with assessment blueprints worth checking for changes.
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Pearson Acquires Assessment Technology Firm ITS
Pearson expands its assessment technology portfolio with the acquisition of ITS, potentially affecting delivery of state standardized tests it administers.