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International Education Day on Jan. 24, highlights differences in worldwide education systems, standardized testing

Sowmya Chundi January 27, 2020

According to the latest results of a rigorous international exam from the Pew Research Center, U.S. students continue to fall behind other countries in standardized testing, despite a nationwide effort...

As the first public school in Indiana to go test-optional, Ball State’s decision affects college admissions for seniors

As the first public school in Indiana to go test-optional, Ball State’s decision affects college admissions for seniors

Lillian He September 21, 2018

Over the summer, Ball State University announced it would make submitting SAT and ACT scores optional for students applying for the Class of ’23. Ball State’s decision is a part of a wider movement...

Ask the HiLite: Why are students taking ISTEP in high school  now and what are the details involved in testing this  year?

Ask the HiLite: Why are students taking ISTEP in high school now and what are the details involved in testing this year?

Jessica Konrad and Lilly St. Angelo March 17, 2017

Q: How effective would you say is the ISTEP at evaluating students’ academic abilities? A: I think that it’s good to have some sort of a common measurement for students, but I think it’s important...

The Control of College Board. College Board monopolizes standardized testing.

The Control of College Board. College Board monopolizes standardized testing.

perspectives March 18, 2016

There is no doubt the advent of ap courses has advanced the level of education among students in the United States. However, the corporation that runs the AP program, the College Board, has created a monopoly...

Put to the Test. Standardized tests do not benefit students.

Put to the Test. Standardized tests do not benefit students.

perspectives August 11, 2015

Every student in every state is familiar with standardized testing because every student has had to take a standardized test. This is because of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) policy introduced by...

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