States Experiment with Assessment through Innovative Pilots
Five states received federal waivers for regular assessments so they could pilot assessment systems in select districts or schools over five years.
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States Make Plans for Reopening
In anticipation of the 2020–21 school year, states have been creating and updating guidance for district and school reopening plans. Several trends emerge.
State Boards Wrestle with Graduation Policy during Pandemic
States acted quickly to suspend end-of-year assessments and amend graduation requirements for high school seniors amid COVID-19. This policy update highlights trends in state guidance around graduation and grade advancement and how some are addressing inherent equity challenges.