Student testing

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill to change student testing

By BRENDAN FARRINGTONMarch 15, 2022 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Current standardized testing in Florida public schools will be replaced with assessments taken throughout the year to better gauge individual student progress under a bill Republican Gov.

North Carolina confirms 1st case of omicron variant

By BRYAN ANDERSONDecember 13, 2021 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina is now one of 29 states where the COVID-19 omicron variant has been detected, according to the latest numbers the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released on Monday.

Free lunches earn business access to New Mexico lawmakers

By CEDAR ATTANASIOOctober 7, 2021 GMT

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Companies clamoring for contracts on internet services and student testing are buying legislators free lunches at meetings about education policy. It’s a legal and a frequent practice that some people find unappetizing.

New Mexico asks to skip student testing again this year

By CEDAR ATTANASIOFebruary 12, 2021 GMT

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — State officials confirmed Friday they are seeking permission from federal officials to waive standardized reading, math and science testing for another year, citing difficulties stemming from the pandemic.

Providence College coronavirus outbreak continues to grow

September 21, 2020 GMT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The number of Providence College students who have tested positive for the coronavirus has grown to nearly 160, a school spokesman said Monday...

Cortez’s participation in April student testing expected to rise

StaffMarch 27, 2017 GMT