Excellent research by OiYan Poon for the NAACP LDF. Emphasizing standardized test scores in college admissions leaves talent on the table. Tests underpredict the potential of many students of color and artificially depress the scores of some examinees. #CollegeAdmissions https://ow.ly/LjWv50XMzVJ

How much data is too much? Are we measuring the right things? Testing data is only as useful as teachers' capacity to use it. An educator's perspective on the impact of data on curriculum, time allocation and student learning. Excellent piece. #DataInEducation https://ow.ly/Xh0T50XMzv0

Excellent research by OiYan Poon for the NAACP LDF. Emphasizing standardized test scores in college admissions leaves talent on the table. Tests underpredict the potential of many students of color and artificially depress the scores of some examinees. #CollegeAdmissions https://ow.ly/LFgG50XMzVK

How much data is too much? Are we measuring the right things? Testing data is only as useful as teachers' capacity to use it. An educator's perspective on the impact of data on curriculum, time allocation and student learning. Excellent piece. #DataInEducation https://ow.ly/Xh0T50XMzv0

A look at why states have been abandoning exit exams and rethinking graduation requirements to meet a complex world. The discussion of what should replace MCAS in MA figures prominently. Fairtest weighs in. #GraduationRequirements #MCAS #ExitExams #FairTest https://ow.ly/LxOV50XLwqa

A look at why states have been abandoning exit exams and rethinking graduation requirements to meet a complex world. The discussion of what should replace MCAS in MA figures prominently. Fairtest weighs in. #GraduationRequirements #MCAS #ExitExams #FairTest https://ow.ly/LxOV50XLwqa

Thanks to Matt Barnum for elevating research explaining the important social mobility function of high level public universities amid hysteria of UCSD story. Generic admissions tests are not the solution to a K-12 resources problem. #UCSD#math#admisssions https://ow.ly/x2Xx50XGnip

Thanks to Matt Barnum for elevating research explaining the important social mobility function of high level public universities amid hysteria of UCSD story. Generic admissions tests are not the solution to a K-12 resources problem. #UCSD#math#admisssions https://ow.ly/x2Xx50XGnip

Well, well, well. The Mississippi Miracle not so much. 3rd grade gate took lowest 10% of readers out of the NAEP pool inflating numbers. And the "race gap" got no better. 8th grade NAEP stagnant. Journalists need some more stats training. #NAEP https://ow.ly/Stc950XAJSe https://ow.ly/96Ub50XAJSg

Please circulate this. Newer data that suggests that SATs "may suit Ivies", when subject to omitted variables like family income and race, is a poorer predictor than HS grades. And colleges with public purpose certainly shouldn't require them. #CollegeAdmissions #SATDebate https://ow.ly/pJiQ50XwV3n

Well, well, well. The Mississippi Miracle not so much. 3rd grade gate took lowest 10% of readers out of the NAEP pool inflating numbers. And the "race gap" got no better. 8th grade NAEP stagnant. Journalists need some more stats training. #NAEP https://ow.ly/Stc950XAJSe https://ow.ly/96Ub50XAJSg

Please circulate this. Newer data that suggests that SATs "may suit Ivies", when subject to omitted variables like family income and race, is a poorer predictor than HS grades. And colleges with public purpose certainly shouldn't require them. #CollegeAdmissions #SATDebate https://ow.ly/pJiQ50XwV3n

The consequences of 30+ years of test obsession and "data-driven" student metrics laid bare. Thank you NYT Magazine for affirming the FairTest mission. #TestingCulture #AssessmentReform https://ow.ly/bGTY50XwXmp

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The consequences of 30+ years of test obsession and "data-driven" student metrics laid bare. Thank you NYT Magazine for affirming the FairTest mission. #TestingCulture #AssessmentReform https://ow.ly/bGTY50XwXmp

Please circulate this. Newer data that suggests that SATs "may suit Ivies", when subject to omitted variables like family income and race, is a poorer predictor than HS grades. And colleges with public purpose certainly shouldn't require them. #CollegeAdmissions #SATDebate https://ow.ly/pJiQ50XwV3n

We shouldn't allow the federal mission of supporting at-risk student populations be jeopardized. Farming key DOE functions to the Labor Department or HHS is not helpful in that regard. Make your voice heard. https://ow.ly/Py3t50XtPHO

Massachusetts has a unique opportunity to create a system of assessments and graduation requirements that develops the skills and knowledge necessary for 21st century citizenship and economy. This FairTest/MTA paper shows the way. #graduation#MCAS #MassachusettsEducation https://ow.ly/JrWH50Xq1Jn

Massachusetts has a unique opportunity to create a system of assessments and graduation requirements that develops the skills and knowledge necessary for 21st century citizenship and economy. This FairTest/MTA paper shows the way. #graduation#MCAS #MassachusettsEducation https://ow.ly/JrWH50Xq1Jn

Company that helped create the SAT to lay off 757 California worker www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...

States & districts are moving towards defining the characteristics they want to see in graduates and modes of graduating in more practical ways. We've produced 2 reports analyzing this trend, looking at the Graduate Portraits and Multiple Pathways. Check 'em out. https://ow.ly/uCRT50Xa67b

We've updated our landscape of state graduation exams. Only 6 states maintain high state exit exams. There is a realization that high school needs to be about building real world knowledge and skills. And ELA exams don't make kids go out and read novels. https://ow.ly/kHb450Xa5TF

States & districts are moving towards defining the characteristics they want to see in graduates and modes of graduating in more practical ways. We've produced 2 reports analyzing this trend, looking at the Graduate Portraits and Multiple Pathways. Check 'em out. https://ow.ly/uCRT50Xa67b

IHE puts Princeton decision in context: what's true for Ivies not true for all. Most schools remain test free/optional and know that test scores are not great indicators of academic prowess. https://ow.ly/x1R550Xbjw4

Check out what's going on in rural Allen Co., KY! As documented by CIE and UKy, assessment and accountability designed inclusively and locally produces great results. This is the buy in communities and students crave--not top down compliance induced fear. https://ow.ly/1eXs50Xa4Y0

We've updated our landscape of state graduation exams. Only 6 states maintain high state exit exams. There is a realization that high school needs to be about building real world knowledge and skills. And ELA exams don't make kids go out and read novels. https://ow.ly/kHb450Xa5TF

Please read this important study by Saul Geiser of UC. HS grades better predict freshman college grades than SAT. When socioeconomics added as factor in Friedman Ivy study, conclusion that SAT is better is flipped. And tests do not help the poor and minority applicants. https://ow.ly/Tgbw50Xbj2B

There are better ways to improve meaningful outcomes in K-12 schooling than top-down, test-based accountability. Doubling down on NCLB's a bad idea. Local models grounded in community and supported by the state are the way. Check out our report (with CIE). https://ow.ly/C26q50Xa5nb

Check out what's going on in rural Allen Co., KY! As documented by CIE and UKy, assessment and accountability designed inclusively and locally produces great results. This is the buy in communities and students crave--not top down compliance induced fear. https://ow.ly/1eXs50Xa4Y0

Testing News for Sept.23-Sept.30! - https://mailchi.mp/fairtest/fairtest-newsletter-for-the-week-of-june23-july1-2025-12750280

Good analysis. For a putative populist he sure wants to stack the deck for the rich. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/u...

A new research review provides insight into the debate over the use of the SAT and ACT in college admissions decisions. @fairtest.bsky.social bit.ly/4m81vtW

Accountability should serve students—not systems. This paper by from C!E and @fairtest.bsky.social lifts up real models where local communities lead, states support, and learning—not compliance—is the goal. A must-read for anyone ready to rethink assessment. bit.ly/3HZBHAY

Sal Khan and AI Reimagined Schools: Questions and Concerns - Ran again last night... #EduSky nancyebailey.com/2025/01/27/s...

Let’s listen to the kids who take this crap. Doesn’t measure knowledge or skills other than tomed test taking www.nytimes.com/2025/06/19/l...

Study shows ACT & SAT "reflect privilege more than potential." HS GPA "outperforms standardized tests in predicting college success." #StandardizedTesting #EducationEquity #CollegeAdmissions ow.ly/H68Y50WbHWC

The case for qualitative reviews or "school inspections" as a way to determine school quality and guide improvement. Test scores don't tell the story. Structured expert visits and constructive feedback should be normal practice. www.educationnext.org/full-measure...

Excellent analysis from Century Foundation. If Dear Colleague letter followed and SAT scores become the dominant metric for admissions, college socioeconomic diversity collapses. Remain true to your missions higher ed, or earn the disdain of all but the wealthy. tcf.org/content/comm...

FairTest responds to DOE’s Dear Colleague Letter on DEI programs. Colleges should adhere to principles of institutional integrity rather than attempting compliance in advance with a flawed and incoherent cereal policy statement on admissions testing. #collegeadmissions fairtest.org/fairtest-res...

We break down the reasons behind the further attrition of state exit exams. Policy makers, parents and students want more meaningful indicators that students have the skills and knowledge to move on I. The real world of citizenship, college and career. www.k12dive.com/news/if-grad...

Are they still headed out? @akilbello.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/peterg...

Interesting coverage of student-led efforts to end legacy preferences and make college admissions about merit and fairness. www.thenation.com/article/acti...