High School Classes May Be Advanced in Name Only

Courses may sound more rigorous, but standardized test scores have not risen accordingly, researchers say.

The Texas Tribune: House Bill on Student Testing Reopens a Familiar Debate

A familiar battle between the Texas House and the Senate involves proposed changes in how the state should hold students and educators accountable.

Bloggers Challenge President on Standardized Testing

After remarks on testing in schools, President Obama has been challenged by several bloggers as opposing the very policies that his Education Department is putting into practice.

Most Public Schools May Miss Targets, Education Secretary Says

Education Secretary Arne Duncan offered evidence that No Child Left Behind needs an overhaul.

City to Toughen Auditing of School Test Scores

The move appears to acknowledge concerns that schools might be manipulating the statistics they are judged by.

U.S.-Style College Exams Take Hold in Russia

The tests in Russian language and math became mandatory in 2009, but some teachers and parents criticize them for extra costs and corruption.

New Advanced Placement Biology Is Ready to Roll Out, but U.S. History Isn’t

While the College Board plans to unveil a revision to Advanced Placement biology courses, it is delaying similar changes in United States history to address teachers’ concerns.

Rethinking Advanced Placement

A sweeping redesign of Advanced Placement aims to take the rote out. In biology, that means half the multiple-choice questions

Top Test Scores From Shanghai Stun Educators

With China’s debut in international standardized testing, Shanghai students have surprised experts by outscoring counterparts in dozens of other countries.

The Pulse

Rahm Emanuel said if elected he would install a new curriculum geared toward equipping students with the skills to meet the “common core standards.”

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