Mamdani campaign organizes an education discussion with a woman who labeled standardized tests as ‘eugenics’
Mamdani’s Closed-Door Meeting Raises Concerns Over Education Policy The socialist mayor Zoran Mamdani’s campaign recently held a private roundtable with a group of leftists critical of traditional academic approaches. One participant notably referred to standardized testing as akin to “eugenics.” Critics are alleging that the discussion excluded groups advocating for academic rigor, instead prioritizing those […]
Texas legislators have approved a new plan for standardized testing for public school students.
Austin – A representative from the Governor’s Office has confirmed that Governor Greg Abbott is set to sign House Bill 8. The decision to eliminate the Texas Academic Preparation (STAAR) test initially drew bipartisan support, but the proposed replacement has divided Democrats and Republicans in the Texas House of Representatives. HB 8 was passed mostly […]
Students in NYC show improvement in standardized tests, but 40% still did not pass reading and math
Standardized Test Results for NYC Students This year’s standardized mathematics and reading tests in New York City revealed that over 40% of students at grammar schools did not pass. However, officials highlighted some positives from the results released on Monday. Many municipal schools from grades 3-8 showed improvement in proficiency testing for English and mathematics […]
Red state eliminates standardized tests after changes from the Trump administration’s Education Department
Oklahoma Ends Standardized Testing for Certain Grades The Oklahoma Department of Education (OSDE) has decided to discontinue statewide standardized testing for various subjects. This shift aims to hand over more control to local school districts. Starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, standardized tests in mathematics and English for students in grades 3 through 8 will […]
Flurry of pre-election legal cases is now ‘standardized’ strategy: experts
A flurry of U.S. election-related lawsuits is making its way through courts across the country, with more than 160 cases already pending, which experts say is to be expected in modern presidential elections. . At least 165 election-related lawsuits have already been filed, mostly on issues such as who should be eligible to vote, how […]
Los Angeles schools could stop standardized tests
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) voted 4-3 on Tuesday to allow 10 schools to waive standardized testing and test prep starting in the 2025-26 school year. “LAUSD is committed to providing the highest level of education to our students,” said LAUSD Chancellor Jackie Goldberg. At a board meeting Tuesday morning The resolution states: […]