Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The farcical practice of annual state testing for grades 3-11 (in most states) began in the early 2000’s with the mandates of No ...

Standardized testing continues to be a critical component in U.S. education and college admissions. This stands true even as formats evolve and new technologies reshape the academic experience. This ...

When the College Board canceled SAT testing in 2020, hundreds of colleges adopted test-optional admissions policies for that fall. The Urban Institute reported that the number of four-year colleges ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark C. Perna is a generational expert who covers education & careers. Every year, teachers and students across America brace for ...

When the College Board canceled SAT testing in 2020, hundreds of colleges adopted test-optional admissions policies that fall. The Urban Institute reported that the number of four-year colleges and ...

Alternatively, a world with reduced or no standardized testing, with assessments that invite student inquiry, and with more holistic learning experiences is possible. Indeed, some schools in New York ...