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Read the new FairTest report: Why College Admissions Should Remain Test Optional/Test Free. We compile the arguments and research in one handy place. And we respond to the NYTimes counter narrative. #TestOptional #CollegeAdmissions #SAT #ACT#FairTest ow.ly/k7IW50QHzUa

Really? We are being falsely set up for or NCLB's return by the usual suspects. You would think we stopped having consequences for schools' test results in 2013. It's the iPhone/Chromebook stupid. It's not only the US. Just feeds the voucher story.#Testing ow.ly/5TPB50Z17To

Really? We are being falsely set up for or NCLB's return by the usual suspects. You would think we stopped having consequences for schools' test results in 2013. It's the iPhone/Chromebook stupid. It's not only the US. Just feeds the voucher story.#Testing ow.ly/5TPB50Z17To

NPR piece on state of test optional including FairTest comments. Fails to mention the main issue--the impact of testing on the wealth, privilege and racial composition of admissions. Seems like NPR engaged in a bit of self-censorship. ow.ly/QOe350YV312 #TestOptional

NPR piece on state of test optional including FairTest comments. Fails to mention the main issue--the impact of testing on the wealth, privilege and racial composition of admissions. Seems like NPR engaged in a bit of self-censorship. ow.ly/QOe350YV312 #TestOptional

Kids in K-8 take up to 88 different teststaking 222 hours. Tests not connected to curriculum and instruction and the volume doesn't improve achievement. Must redo accountability and assessment to change incentive structure. FairTest analysis and proposal: ow.ly/m6Mw50YPw3w

Kids in K-8 take up to 88 different teststaking 222 hours. Tests not connected to curriculum and instruction and the volume doesn't improve achievement. Must redo accountability and assessment to change incentive structure. FairTest analysis and proposal: ow.ly/m6Mw50YPw3w

Kids in K-8 take up to 88 different teststaking 222 hours. Tests not connected to curriculum and instruction and the volume doesn't improve achievement. Must redo accountability and assessment to change incentive structure. FairTest analysis and proposal: ow.ly/m6Mw50YPw3w

High School Grade Point Average Merits More Focus Than SAT And ACT via @forbes forbes.com/sites/petergre…

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Study of all of CUNY shows HS grades "dominant predictor" of academic success. 4-6xs more predictive of graduation than SAT. Test-optional (2020-24) = no significant diff in predictive accuracy. Put that on front page of the NEW YORK Times.#TestOptional ow.ly/5gwp50YyKNX

Study of all of CUNY shows HS grades "dominant predictor" of academic success. 4-6xs more predictive of graduation than SAT. Test-optional (2020-24) = no significant diff in predictive accuracy. Put that on front page of the NEW YORK Times.#TestOptional ow.ly/AQMi50YyKwj

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Thanks EdFirst for documenting just how bonkers K-8 testing has become. Kids take an average of 60 distinct commercial tests from K-8. Test accountability pressure is warping our schools.Testing industry needs defanging before we lose another generation. education-first.com/insights/our-p…

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Why would parents trust grades more than standardized test scores? Wrong question. Why should they trust test scores? We assume the parents' stupidity and that score reports give us useful information. Akil Bello unpacks unfortunate media framing and more. ow.ly/6lRL50YqxR9

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Why would parents trust grades more than test scores? Wrong question. Why would parents trust test scores? Let's interrogate whether test score reports give us meaningful information about kids rather than assume parents are ignorant. Akil Bello's take. ow.ly/wwj950Yqxrv

Don't confuse Mississippi "miracle" with an anti-poverty agenda. 4th grade test score rise not panacea. Reading and math interventions not a substitute for real investments in broad economic success. Economic opportunity and social mobility not that cheap. ow.ly/XsaS50YmyQM

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From Just Equations, more context of UCSD math report ignored by media and testing hawkers. Remedial math enrollment spiked when UCSD went to no calculators on its placement exam, not when it opened its gates to more poor kids by going test free. ow.ly/EjTf50YmzwU