https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/standardized-testing Standardized Testing en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/measuring-what-matters-redefining-student-assessment In this panel discussion, district leaders and systems experts will examine the gap between the outcomes we want and the systems in place. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/measuring-what-matters-redefining-student-assessment https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-national-civics-test-is-getting-an-update-heres-what-teachers-want-on-it/2026/09 The nation's report card is updating its 8th grade civics exam for the first time in 30 years. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:30:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-national-civics-test-is-getting-an-update-heres-what-teachers-want-on-it/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/which-states-test-english-learners-in-their-native-languages/2026/08 In 2025 the Migration Policy Institute analyzed states' use of native language assessments. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:59:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/which-states-test-english-learners-in-their-native-languages/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/school-districts-push-back-against-state-required-ai-reading-assessments/2026/08 Two school districts in New Mexico say the assessments could jeopardize students' data privacy. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:36:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/school-districts-push-back-against-state-required-ai-reading-assessments/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-standardized-tests-in-english-fall-short-for-english-learners/2026/07 The Migration Policy Institute found 35 states and the District of Columbia offer native language assessments. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:14:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-standardized-tests-in-english-fall-short-for-english-learners/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/these-states-now-offer-tests-for-english-learners-in-their-native-languages/2026/07 Native language assessments can help capture English learners' academic knowledge. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:14:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/these-states-now-offer-tests-for-english-learners-in-their-native-languages/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/too-young-to-test-how-teachers-feel-about-early-childhood-assessments/2026/07 A growing number of early elementary public school students are required to take assessments. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:31:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/too-young-to-test-how-teachers-feel-about-early-childhood-assessments/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/this-state-has-a-new-kindergarten-assessment-no-computer-pen-or-paper-required/2026/07 The assessment evaluates 16 items in four separate foundational skills categories. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:14:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/this-state-has-a-new-kindergarten-assessment-no-computer-pen-or-paper-required/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ets-acquires-act-signaling-potential-changes-for-college-admissions-testing/2026/06 ETS will acquire ACT, the assessment company known for its college-entrance exam. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:37:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ets-acquires-act-signaling-potential-changes-for-college-admissions-testing/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-only-national-civics-test-dates-back-decades-what-aspects-need-to-change/2026/05 The test needs to factor in more recent developments such as the widespread use of social media. Thu, 21 May 2026 19:48:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-only-national-civics-test-dates-back-decades-what-aspects-need-to-change/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/naep-civics-tests-could-expand-to-offer-state-by-state-results/2026/05 The first-ever state-by-state civics results are on the table, as is a new framework for the exam. Mon, 18 May 2026 20:51:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/naep-civics-tests-could-expand-to-offer-state-by-state-results/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-trumps-k-12-leader-lets-improve-assessment-without-sacrificing-accountability/2026/05 The Ed. Dept. is shrinking the federal footprint but raising academic expectations, says Kirsten Baesler. Fri, 15 May 2026 17:25:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-trumps-k-12-leader-lets-improve-assessment-without-sacrificing-accountability/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/these-states-want-to-move-away-from-a-college-for-all-approach-to-testing/2026/04 Two states have pitched changes to their high school assessments to emphasize workforce preparation. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:39:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/these-states-want-to-move-away-from-a-college-for-all-approach-to-testing/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/students-can-hear-questions-aloud-when-they-take-many-tests-does-it-help/2026/04 Text-to-speech tech helps some students answer questions correctly, but hurts others' performance. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:45:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/students-can-hear-questions-aloud-when-they-take-many-tests-does-it-help/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-ai-could-help-or-hurt-student-testing/2026/03 There's a balance to strike that uses AI to improve assessments and keep humans in charge, experts say. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:42:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-ai-could-help-or-hurt-student-testing/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/see-which-states-want-ed-dept-s-ok-to-change-testing-federal-school-funding/2026/03 States are seeking potentially significant changes to implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:35:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/see-which-states-want-ed-dept-s-ok-to-change-testing-federal-school-funding/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/in-returning-education-to-the-states-how-far-will-trumps-ed-dept-go/2026/03 States' requests for new flexibility from the feds will test just how far the department can go. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:00:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/in-returning-education-to-the-states-how-far-will-trumps-ed-dept-go/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/thousands-more-english-learners-will-soon-be-taking-a-popular-language-exam/2025/12 New York to end its traditional language-proficency exam in favor of a digital test. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:06:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/thousands-more-english-learners-will-soon-be-taking-a-popular-language-exam/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-principals-often-misuse-student-achievement-data-heres-how-to-get-it-right/2025/10 Eight recommendations for digging into standardized-test data responsibly. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:20:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-principals-often-misuse-student-achievement-data-heres-how-to-get-it-right/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-is-the-classic-learning-test-and-why-is-it-popular-with-conservatives/2025/09 A relative newcomer has started to gain traction in the college-entrance-exam landscape—especially in red states. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:46:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-is-the-classic-learning-test-and-why-is-it-popular-with-conservatives/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-student-test-scores-keep-falling-whats-really-to-blame/2025/09 There’s strong circumstantial evidence pointing to a particular culprit. (Hint: It’s not the pandemic.) Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:34:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-student-test-scores-keep-falling-whats-really-to-blame/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-future-of-annual-state-testing-is-in-the-trump-admin-s-hands/2025/09 The Ed. Dept. has invited states to request waivers from accountability requirements. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:23:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-future-of-annual-state-testing-is-in-the-trump-admin-s-hands/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-teachers-in-this-district-pushed-to-have-students-spend-less-time-testing/2025/08 An agreement a teachers' union reached with the district reduces locally required testing while keeping in place state-required exams. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:47:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-teachers-in-this-district-pushed-to-have-students-spend-less-time-testing/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/group-subscriptions/teaching-learning/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-assessment-competency-based-learning Your Guide to Assessment & Competency-Based Learning Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:13:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/group-subscriptions/teaching-learning/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-assessment-competency-based-learning https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-teachers-really-think-about-state-testing/2025/05 State testing remains a complicated debate amongst educators as the end-of-year assessments take place. Tue, 27 May 2025 20:26:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-teachers-really-think-about-state-testing/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/fewer-subjects-students-data-points-feds-to-scale-back-naep/2025/04 Some 4th and 12th grade tests won't proceed as planned, following sweeping cuts to the U.S. Department of Education research arm last month. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:47:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/fewer-subjects-students-data-points-feds-to-scale-back-naep/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-might-happen-to-state-testing-under-the-trump-administration/2025/04 It's not clear what states might do with more flexibility—but here are three concerns they'll need to wrestle with. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:21:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-might-happen-to-state-testing-under-the-trump-administration/2025/04