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Los Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
Education

Most Asian Americans think SAT but not race is fair to consider for college admissions

Asian American adults support standardized testing in college admissions and oppose consideration of race/ethnicity. [ more ]
www.pasadenastarnews.com
2 months ago
Education

After pandemic pause, Caltech restores standardized testing requirement for incoming undergrads

Standardized testing requirement reinstated by Caltech and Harvard for holistic admissions considerations. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 months ago
Education

Decisions on tests raise broader questions (opinion)

Institutions such as Yale, Brown, and University of Texas at Austin are reverting to requiring standardized test scores for college admissions.
Yale is implementing a 'test-flexible' admission policy, allowing submission of AP and IB scores in addition to SAT and ACT scores. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
Education

The SAT is coming back at some colleges. It's stressing everyone out.

The return of standardized testing in college admissions is causing confusion among students and parents.
Colleges across the country have varying policies on standardized testing requirements. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Education

Who Needs Paper? Many Students Embrace the All-Digital SAT.

The newest version of the SAT is now shorter, faster, and online, with positive feedback from test takers.
The SAT was updated to a digital format to cater to the generation's preferences for technology and adapt to current educational challenges. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 months ago
Education

In praise of the SAT

Standardized tests provide a universal data point for comparing candidates and predicting college performance.
SAT can be a tool for leveling the playing field for individuals with disadvantaged backgrounds. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
Education

Most Asian Americans think SAT but not race is fair to consider for college admissions

Asian American adults support standardized testing in college admissions and oppose consideration of race/ethnicity. [ more ]
www.pasadenastarnews.com
2 months ago
Education

After pandemic pause, Caltech restores standardized testing requirement for incoming undergrads

Standardized testing requirement reinstated by Caltech and Harvard for holistic admissions considerations. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 months ago
Education

Decisions on tests raise broader questions (opinion)

Institutions such as Yale, Brown, and University of Texas at Austin are reverting to requiring standardized test scores for college admissions.
Yale is implementing a 'test-flexible' admission policy, allowing submission of AP and IB scores in addition to SAT and ACT scores. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
Education

The SAT is coming back at some colleges. It's stressing everyone out.

The return of standardized testing in college admissions is causing confusion among students and parents.
Colleges across the country have varying policies on standardized testing requirements. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Education

Who Needs Paper? Many Students Embrace the All-Digital SAT.

The newest version of the SAT is now shorter, faster, and online, with positive feedback from test takers.
The SAT was updated to a digital format to cater to the generation's preferences for technology and adapt to current educational challenges. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 months ago
Education

In praise of the SAT

Standardized tests provide a universal data point for comparing candidates and predicting college performance.
SAT can be a tool for leveling the playing field for individuals with disadvantaged backgrounds. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Education

LAUSD parents and teachers in uproar over timed academic testing for 4-year-olds

Parents and educators protest administering kindergarten literacy test to TK students raising age-appropriateness concerns. [ more ]
#diversity
time.com
2 months ago
Education

Reinstating the SATs Will Only Make Rich Kids Richer

The return of SAT requirements at wealthy colleges may disadvantage socioeconomically disadvantaged students of color. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 months ago
Education

Readers agree: Harvard is right to bring back standardized tests

Standardized tests help diversify applicant pool and provide valuable information about potential success in college. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
4 months ago
Education

Yale adopts "test-flexible" admissions policy

Yale University adopts test-flexible policy allowing AP and IB exam submission.
Middle ground decision on standardized testing addresses diversity and access. [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
Education

SCOTUS declines to hear new case on race in school admissions

Justice Thomas and Justice Alito dissented in the case without providing a reason.
The new admissions policy at Thomas Jefferson High School led to increased diversity, as per the appeals court ruling. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Education

Dartmouth is right to bring back SATs - it's the no-BS test that gives everyone the same chance

Dartmouth University has reinstated their standardized testing requirement for admissions.
Test-optional policies prioritize activism over evidence, and Dartmouth researchers have proven that standardized tests are a fair measure of merit. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Education

Reinstating the SATs Will Only Make Rich Kids Richer

The return of SAT requirements at wealthy colleges may disadvantage socioeconomically disadvantaged students of color. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 months ago
Education

Readers agree: Harvard is right to bring back standardized tests

Standardized tests help diversify applicant pool and provide valuable information about potential success in college. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
4 months ago
Education

Yale adopts "test-flexible" admissions policy

Yale University adopts test-flexible policy allowing AP and IB exam submission.
Middle ground decision on standardized testing addresses diversity and access. [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
Education

SCOTUS declines to hear new case on race in school admissions

Justice Thomas and Justice Alito dissented in the case without providing a reason.
The new admissions policy at Thomas Jefferson High School led to increased diversity, as per the appeals court ruling. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Education

Dartmouth is right to bring back SATs - it's the no-BS test that gives everyone the same chance

Dartmouth University has reinstated their standardized testing requirement for admissions.
Test-optional policies prioritize activism over evidence, and Dartmouth researchers have proven that standardized tests are a fair measure of merit. [ more ]
morediversity
#harvard-university
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago
Education

In sudden move, Harvard, Caltech return to test requirements

Harvard and Caltech are reverting to mandatory standardized test scores following increased pressure from other institutions and research findings emphasizing the predictive nature of these scores. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Education

Harvard Will Require Test Scores for Admissions

Harvard will reinstate standardized testing for admissions, citing its value in identifying talent from all backgrounds.
The decision was influenced by research showing standardized testing to be effective in evaluating students' potential for success in college. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago
Education

In sudden move, Harvard, Caltech return to test requirements

Harvard and Caltech are reverting to mandatory standardized test scores following increased pressure from other institutions and research findings emphasizing the predictive nature of these scores. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Education

Harvard Will Require Test Scores for Admissions

Harvard will reinstate standardized testing for admissions, citing its value in identifying talent from all backgrounds.
The decision was influenced by research showing standardized testing to be effective in evaluating students' potential for success in college. [ more ]
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Axios
3 months ago
Education

It's a chaotic year for college admissions

Financial aid forms changes causing chaos
Confusion around standardized testing and affirmative action in college applications [ more ]
Daily Mom magazine
3 months ago
Education

Strategies To Prepare Students For Standardized Testing

Standardized tests provide valuable insights into student academic performance and help teachers customize lesson plans.
Balancing the benefits of standardized tests with the potential stress and pressure they place on students' mental well-being is essential. [ more ]
#admissions-policies
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Education

Opinion | No, the SAT Isn't Racist

Ivy League schools reinstating standardized testing for admissions.
Historical shifts in stance on standardized testing in academia. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 months ago
Education

Brown reinstates standardized testing requirement

Brown University will reinstate standardized testing for first-year applicants
Committee recommended maintaining early-decision option and further exploration of legacy applicants' impact [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Education

Opinion | No, the SAT Isn't Racist

Ivy League schools reinstating standardized testing for admissions.
Historical shifts in stance on standardized testing in academia. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 months ago
Education

Brown reinstates standardized testing requirement

Brown University will reinstate standardized testing for first-year applicants
Committee recommended maintaining early-decision option and further exploration of legacy applicants' impact [ more ]
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Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 months ago
Austin

UT Austin joins the return to standardized testing movement

UT Austin reinstates standardized testing requirement for fall 2025 admission
Standardized scores combined with high school GPA can help identify successful students [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 months ago
Education

Let's have better debates about standardized tests (opinion)

Debates on standardized testing are productive, misrepresentation hinders progress.
Standardized tests provide a common measure for diverse academic experiences. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 months ago
Education

College Board launches digital SAT

The SAT is now completely digital, taken exclusively on laptops and tablets via a new app called BlueBook.
The digital exam is about an hour shorter than the traditional SAT and has various changes, with paper option only for accessibility exemptions. [ more ]
Intelligencer
3 months ago
Education

What Does an SAT Score Mean Anymore?

MIT reinstated SAT/ACT scores requirement after pandemic disruptions.
Shift in standardized testing requirements among elite colleges. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 months ago
Education

No emerging consensus on standardized test policies

The University of Michigan adopted test-optional policy, while Yale implemented a test-flexible policy. [ more ]
#resource-allocation
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Education

Opinion | Debating the Value of Standardized Tests

Standardized tests do not accurately determine resource allocation in schools.
Funding for schools needs to be addressed instead of focusing on improving standardized tests. [ more ]
BKReader
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

How Educational Reforms at the National Level Are Reflected and Implemented in Brooklyn Schools

Educational reforms aim to address challenges such as resource allocation, achievement gaps, and accountability, emphasizing curriculum adjustments, standardized testing, teacher evaluation, and technology integration. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Education

Opinion | Debating the Value of Standardized Tests

Standardized tests do not accurately determine resource allocation in schools.
Funding for schools needs to be addressed instead of focusing on improving standardized tests. [ more ]
BKReader
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

How Educational Reforms at the National Level Are Reflected and Implemented in Brooklyn Schools

Educational reforms aim to address challenges such as resource allocation, achievement gaps, and accountability, emphasizing curriculum adjustments, standardized testing, teacher evaluation, and technology integration. [ more ]
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time.com
5 months ago
Education

The Way We Assess What Kids Are Learning Is Starting to Change

The current education system in America is focused on standardized testing and accountability, which leads to a narrow focus on test preparation and neglects important skills like communication and critical thinking.
The Carnegie Foundation for Teaching and Learning and ETS are working together to rebuild the architectural foundations of education by dismantling the Carnegie Unit and implementing skills-based assessments to measure competencies and mindsets. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Education

Opinion | Don't Ditch Standardized Tests. Fix Them.

Nearly 200,000 students in New York State refused to take standardized exams, despite the disruptions caused by the pandemic.
Opt-out proponents argue that standardized tests are flawed and focus on punishment rather than education. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Education

Opinion | Who Hates AP Tests?

Success Academy Charter Schools in New York have so many students taking AP exams that they had to rent space in the Javits Center to meet testing space requirements.
Some Success Academy students will sit for as many as five AP exams. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
Education

Cecily Myart-Cruz: Spirited defender of teachers

Cecily Myart-Cruz, a crossing guard and president of United Teachers Los Angeles, advocates for restoring joy and culturally relevant education in classrooms. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
Education

New York is about to make its high-school diplomas worse than useless

New York high school students will no longer need to pass five Regent exams to graduate under the State Education Department's new plan. [ more ]
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