State tests are a familiar annual ritual—every spring, students in grades 3-8 take exams that assess what they know and are able to do in reading and math. Mandated by federal accountability policy, ...

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon is urging states to put their own stamp on federal school funding, standardized testing, and accountability as part of what the Trump administration describes ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s a big day for local students as they wake up and get ready to begin state testing over the next couple of weeks. District leaders say an easy way to prepare children for state ...

In this video, I capture the humorous reality of state testing season in my classroom, comparing what elementary teachers actually say to help kids stay calm versus what students really hear. As I ...