State officials trim, but not gut, high school testing program
One thing is sure, even in an uncertain economy: Students will still take tests.
New York State made that official last week when it finalized some cost-cutting changes to the state’s high school testing program but left most exams and test dates intact.
Back in March, state officials issued a dramatic proposal to gut the high school testing program. The state could save $13.7 million annually, they said, by eliminating exams in all subjects except math, reading, and science; ending January and August test dates used to help students graduate; and no longer translating test materials into foreign languages.
After the state budget provided for part of the Education Department’s funding request, officials ultimately
New York State made that official last week when it finalized some cost-cutting changes to the state’s high school testing program but left most exams and test dates intact.
Back in March, state officials issued a dramatic proposal to gut the high school testing program. The state could save $13.7 million annually, they said, by eliminating exams in all subjects except math, reading, and science; ending January and August test dates used to help students graduate; and no longer translating test materials into foreign languages.
After the state budget provided for part of the Education Department’s funding request, officials ultimately