The state’s use of a student test linked to the controversial Common Core State Standards has come under further question in the wake of a State Journal report on increased costs and progress on legislation revamping the school-accountability system.
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DPI exploring the idea of new tests in response to concerns
Paul Farrow sent a letter to the state superintendent Wednesday making the request.
Walker also calls to stop using Smarter Balanced exams, which students are scheduled to take next month.
Prospective teachers would be required to pass a competency test to obtain a license, but the proposal does not outline any teacher preparatio…
He would remove academic review boards if necessary.
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The state is asking for $7.2 million more than originally estimated over the next three years to administer new Common Core-aligned tests.
Senate Republicans introduce their version of a school accountability bill that creates two review boards.
The governor said Thursday he didn’t think sanctions for public and private voucher schools were necessary.
