A group of public school leaders in Louisiana has called for reduced standardized testing, despite the state’s new, stricter accountability system for schools. Last month, the state board introduced a tougher rating system, revealing that only 31% of students in grades 3-8 met math expectations and 43% met English expectations. The K-12 Education Study Group, composed of various educators, argued that the new system unfairly punishes schools for low test scores and detracts from valuable instructional time. They also criticized the requirement for students with special needs, such as English learners, to take the tests, which affects school performance evaluations.
Louisiana’s New School-Rating System puts too Much Weight on Tests, Task Force Says
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