Understand the Emphasis on State-Standardized Testing and What Parents Can Do
By Nicole Garcia, MS.Ed., Educational Advocate
In New York, this week, students in grades 3-8 will take their English Language Arts and Math. As the testing season begins, the routine of school changes. The introduction of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) has created even angst and frustration. Governor Cuomo’s new accountability measures for teachers have created even more pressure for…