ACT scores continue to drop in the state. What experts say is the cause

Although faring better than scores nationally, South Dakota’s Average Composite ACT score has dropped from 21.6 to 21.0 for ...
The State Journal-Register

Illinois alters scoring of statewide tests to align with 'actual student achievement'

Illinois State Board of Education announced it has changed the way three statewide tests are scored. Some of Illinois' previous proficiency benchmarks were "more difficult to meet than those in almost ...
KVAL

School district blames state rules for low test scores and potential funding impacts

Eugene School District 4J is citing House Bill 2655 from the 2015 Regular Session for lower proficiency and participation ...
Colorado Public Radio

Colorado is now testing for measles in wastewater

Now, water treatment utilities and public health officials are joining forces to track, and for the first time in Colorado, ...
WTOL

ODH: Testing finds drinking water from 5 private sources in Luckey safe to drink

LUCKEY, Ohio — An independent analysis of samples taken from five private water systems in the village of Luckey showed it met all state and federal standards for safe drinking water, according to the ...
The Texas Tribune

Texas is poised to replace STAAR. Here is what schools’ new standardized tests would look like.

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