Great advice from Knowledgeworks for states wanting to genuinely improve their assessment and accountability systems, and not just use newly announced federal ESSA flexibility for the same old,same old (like chunking up annual testing into through years). ow.ly/u0FK50WykRh

As the new college admissions season begins, WaPo chimes in on what students should expect. The landscape is stabilizing. Vast majority of schools remain test optional free. FairTest provides data and some friendly advice. #CollegeAdmissions #TestOptional ow.ly/RnAW50WykA2

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NYT realizes that requiring standardized tests for admissions overwhelmingly benefits the rich. David Leonhardt must be on vacation. Facts are still stubborn things, Funny how Trump higher ed policy reams his voters. #CollegeAdmissions #StandardizedTests ow.ly/gKEq50WBzUQ

For a putative populist he sure does like to stack the deck for the rich. FairTest adds our voice to the analysis of how definition of merit by test score just undermines opportunity and misunderstands "merit". #MeritMisunderstood#CollegeAdmissions nytimes.com/2025/08/08/us/…

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Study shows going test optional boosts admission of underrepresented students, provided tests aren't used as a significant portion of acceptance criteria. ow.ly/OZrA50WG4HO

Wow! Agreement between teachers union and district in Tucson drastically reduces amount of district level testing, winning back 9 entire instructional days for learning. A model for districts nationally! #StandardizedTest#InstructionalDays #EducationReform ow.ly/X5HL50WG5jw

Wow! Agreement between teachers union and district in Tucson drastically reduces amount of district level testing, winning back 9 entire instructional days for learning. A model for districts nationally! #StandardizedTest#InstructionalDays #EducationReform ow.ly/X5HL50WG5jw

Study shows going test optional boosts admission of underrepresented students, provided tests aren't used as a significant portion of acceptance criteria. ow.ly/OZrA50WG4HO

What should states and districts do with the fed's proclaimed flexibility on assessment? Check out the FairTest/NEA Report on improving assessment and accountability systems. Innovate and broaden accountability beyond testing. #Assessment#Accountability ow.ly/Xk8O50WHEyW

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What should states and districts do with the fed's proclaimed flexibility on assessment? Check out the FairTest/NEA Report on improving assessment and accountability systems. Innovate and broaden accountability beyond testing. #Assessment#Accountability ow.ly/aoUX50WHEyY

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Overwhelming Majority of U.S. Colleges Remain ACT/SAT-Optional or Test Free for Fall 2026. According to newly verified FairTest analysis, over 2000 schools continue to not require standardized admissions test scores for this year's applicants - mailchi.mp/fairtest/only-…

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