/tags/standardized-testing standardized testing en-US WLRN Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:14:29 GMT /education/2023-08-23/flagler-interim-superintendent-black-students-test-scores Black students were separated from their peers and lectured about low standardized test scores. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:14:29 GMT /education/2023-08-23/flagler-interim-superintendent-black-students-test-scores Danielle Prieur /education/2022-06-29/results-show-narrowing-achievement-gaps-during-final-year-of-florida-standards-assessments The state Department of Education on Tuesday touted results from 2022 standardized tests as narrowing achievement gaps, with Black and Hispanic students showing improvement on math and English-language arts exams. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:10:23 GMT /education/2022-06-29/results-show-narrowing-achievement-gaps-during-final-year-of-florida-standards-assessments News Service of Florida /news/2022-03-16/florida-drops-fsa-testing-in-favor-of-shorter-exams-throughout-the-year Florida will be the first state in the nation to fully transition its public schools to such progress monitoring. Governor Ron DeSantis said the change will allow teachers and parents to check in on students before the year is over. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:52:09 GMT /news/2022-03-16/florida-drops-fsa-testing-in-favor-of-shorter-exams-throughout-the-year Bailey LeFever /news/2022-03-15/desantis-signs-overhaul-of-student-testing The measure is designed to replace the current standardized testing system with “progress monitoring” tests, which will require that students be administered exams at the beginning, middle and end of each school year. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 21:26:48 GMT /news/2022-03-15/desantis-signs-overhaul-of-student-testing Ryan Dailey | News Service of Florida /education/2022-02-09/florida-department-of-education-waives-standardized-testing-requirements-for-third-year-in-a-row The Florida Department of Education has decided to waive some standardized testing requirements for high school Seniors again this school year. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:55:31 GMT /education/2022-02-09/florida-department-of-education-waives-standardized-testing-requirements-for-third-year-in-a-row Danielle Prieur /2021-09-15/desantis-plan-to-change-florida-school-testing-anti-riot-law-blocked-and-the-woman-under-the-tree Governor Ron DeSantis has a proposal to end Florida’s current standardized testing program. A judge ruled against Florida's anti-riot Law. Is it enforceable anymore? Plus, a short film made in Miami tackles homelessness and mental health. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:10:56 GMT /2021-09-15/desantis-plan-to-change-florida-school-testing-anti-riot-law-blocked-and-the-woman-under-the-tree Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /news/2021-09-14/gov-desantis-calls-for-ditching-florida-standardized-tests Saying the state’s system of standardized testing in public schools is “quite frankly, outdated,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced that lawmakers will consider a proposal during the 2022 legislative session to end the Florida Standards Assessments. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 19:25:44 GMT /news/2021-09-14/gov-desantis-calls-for-ditching-florida-standardized-tests Ryan Dailey | News Service of Florida /news/2021-04-12/state-waives-standardized-tests-as-a-requirement-for-graduation-promotion Graduation for high school seniors this spring will not be contingent on passing exams, and end-of-course exam scores can be waived when determining whether students get promoted to the next grade levels. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:21:37 GMT /news/2021-04-12/state-waives-standardized-tests-as-a-requirement-for-graduation-promotion Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida /local-news/2021-03-01/coronavirus-live-updates-broward-health-offering-covid-vaccine-to-at-risk-18-year-olds-and-up-slots-filled-up This post will be updated today, Monday, March 1, and through the week with the latest information on COVID-19 in South Florida. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:57:30 GMT /local-news/2021-03-01/coronavirus-live-updates-broward-health-offering-covid-vaccine-to-at-risk-18-year-olds-and-up-slots-filled-up WLRN News /local-news/2021-02-26/florida-presses-on-with-in-person-standardized-testing-and-some-parents-are-concerned A Polk County School Board member urges parents to research "opting out" this year, as a petition to waive the tests garners more than 14,000 signatures. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:18:07 GMT /local-news/2021-02-26/florida-presses-on-with-in-person-standardized-testing-and-some-parents-are-concerned Kerry Sheridan