In Spring 2024, Mississippi Department of Education discovered errors in state test scores provided by the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA), leading to the termination of their contract. The incorrect data impacted graduation requirements and instructional planning across the state. Districts, which had received the flawed scores on June 17, identified discrepancies and reported issues with individual student performance. By July 2, the state confirmed the errors and provided corrected data, but the mishap caused significant disruption and extra work for districts. The state is now relying on a different vendor to ensure accurate processing of test results.
Vendor Scored Thousands of State Tests Incorrectly, MDE Finds
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