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...

The good work that @edtrust.bsky.social does opposing vouchers & racial tracking leaves us wondering when they will relinquish their faith in these accountability systems. Here's a new review, from @derekgottlieb.bsky.social, of EdTrust's recent report. nepc.colorado.edu/publication-...

nepc.colorado.edu/review/ Excellent analysis of EdTrust report advocating doubling down on ESSA (maybe even NCLB) accountability measures to get states and locals to a place of equity. Definition of insanity?

Historical data rejects the premise that standardized tests needed to find qualified low income students for elite colleges. Study found that the SAT did not increase low income student representation in elite schools. Diamonds in the rough argument a myth. www.nber.org/papers/w3316...