The backlash against standardized tests has grown due to complaints about their impact on classroom time and doubts regarding their efficacy in measuring student readiness for life after school.
Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Governor Maura Healey highlighted the inequity in the expectation of students based on zip codes, advocating for uniform high standards for all students in Massachusetts.
The recent vote to eliminate the standard graduation testing requirement in Massachusetts leaves only seven states with such mandates, reflecting a nationwide trend against high-stakes testing.
Despite the changes in graduation requirements, standardized tests like the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System will still be used to assess student progress, showing a dual purpose for these evaluations.
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