It’s hard to overestimate the importance of standardized tests in public schools today. Grade advancement, high school diplomas, teacher bonuses, principals’ jobs and school reputations can all hinge ...

The pressure is on for students to shine on STAAR tests. Results not only affect whether they'll advance to certain grade levels, they're also used to rate school districts. "Assessment is high stakes ...

Test-optional applications seem like a great idea. But to be a competitive applicant, your student’s grades need to shine. If they are struggling, don’t wait to get help. Test-optional college ...

National tests for high school seniors show declines among low-performing students, and officials are overlooking an obvious reason: standard teaching methods conflict with scientific evidence. Scores ...

Veteran Washington Post education reporter Jay Mathews leads an interesting online discussion about what should be the primary factor for college admission, grades vs. the SAT or ACT. On the surface, ...

After Oklahoma lawmakers voted to override Gov. Fallin’s veto, regarding the state’s 3rd Grade Reading Test, districts now have to work fast to implement plans to decide if any of the students who ...

To the editor: The Times Editorial Board asks about California’s standardized test results, “What’s with that abysmal showing by 11th-graders?” I have taught 11th grade English for 13 years, and I ...