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High-stakes testing

Bill unlinking student performance on standardized tests and teacher evaluations called ‘a good first step’

by Jan 24, 2019
A bill eliminating the requirement that state test scores be used as criteria in teacher evaluations passed the State Legislature yesterday with overwhelming support in both chambers, including all state lawmakers from the East End. Local school officials are encouraged by the development.

Test refusal rates climb by double digits in nearly all local schools across North Fork

by Apr 7, 2016
Refusal rates rose in all but one school district on the North Fork this week, as state English Language Arts tests were administered to students in grades 3-8.