A high school sophomore reflects on the limits of and alternatives to high-stakes standardized tests. Ai-Zhen Tung wrote this reflection during her sophomore year at Boston’s Fenway High School.
Assessment
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides an opportunity to find alternatives to standardized testing, such as performance assessment, which allow public schools and districts to more equitably meet the needs of all students and to use more relevant, engaging curriculum and instruction that prepares students for complex problem-solving and collaboration.
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High school students reflect on their participation in GreenTalks, a public exhibition of their research on food justice issues in Boston. Interviews conducted by Christina Kuriacose, Program Associate, Quality Performance Assessment, Center for Collaborative Education
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This field report from 2017’s National Conference on Student Assessment shares possibilities for flexibility and innovation in assessment and accountability made possible by the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Based on reports created for the National Summit on K-12 Competency-based Education, this article explores how educators can take action to build momentum for and implement competency education and performance assessment.
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