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Florida takes steps to limit standardized testing
by
Amy Scott
Apr 10, 2015
A new bill would cap the hours students spend taking state and district exams.
Fun Fact Friday: Much ado about macaroni and cheese
Mar 20, 2015
A look at the week that was plus a few fun facts from this week in news.
Parents weigh the lessons of common core testing
by
Amy Scott
Mar 18, 2015
As more families opt out, some wrestle with explaining the choice to their kids.
British publisher cashes in on American education
by
Kai Ryssdal
Feb 10, 2015
Pearson makes money, even without results, off America's obsession with academics.
Backlash over standardized testing expected to continue
by
Adriene Hill
Dec 29, 2014
Marketplace correspondent Amy Scott talks about what will make education news in 2015.
Quiz: Putting college-bound students to the test
Aug 22, 2014
ACT scores show many students still are not prepared for college.
Putting online testing to the test
by
Adriene Hill
and Ben Johnson
Jul 7, 2014
Schools are preparing for standardized tests on computers. Not everyone is ready
For public good, not for profit.
New York parents opt out of high stakes tests
by
Dan Bobkoff
Apr 30, 2014
It's the latest protest against testing connected to the Common Core curriculum.
SAT vs. ACT: The battle
Mar 5, 2014
The firm that administers the SAT is under competitive pressure from other standardized tests.
Challenging new GED exams go all digital
Jan 2, 2014
Tests for high school equivalency are getting tougher, and will soon only be offered via computer.