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New York
August 14, 2014

Between two rounds of test scores, a rocky year for the Common Core

After last year's dismal test scores, Common Core skepticism went mainstream. Where they head after the release of this year's scores remains to be seen.

rise to the challenge

New York
April 2, 2014

Fariña: Let's respect those who opt out—and those who are "ready for the challenge"

Chancellor Carmen Fariña took a subtle shot at the growing number of parents who are opting their children out of this month's standardized testing, highlighting the parents whose kids are taking the test as being "ready for the challenge."

Testing Madness

Colorado
March 13, 2014

Denver releases new opt-out guidance for schools after parent conflict

Denver Public Schools officials on Wednesday evening issued new guidelines for how schools should treat families who have opted-out of state assessments after a conflict between a parent and the principal at a Hilltop neighborhood middle school.
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