A Balanced and Researched-Based Approach to Standardized Testing

Posted by Pennsylvania State Education Association on March 27, 2017

PSEA Report: A Balanced and Researched-Based Approach to Standardized Testing

For more than a decade, educators have been speaking out about the impact of toxic, high-stakes testing on our schools and students. Recently, PSEA proposed some key policy solutions aimed at ensuring that standardized tests are used the way they were intended to be used so that they don’t interfere with teaching and learning. PSEA’s Policy Brief, “A Balanced and Researched-Based Approach to Standardized Testing,” includes three policy recommendations:

· Reduce the amount of time spent on the Pennsylvania State Standardized Assessment (PSSA).

· Separate Keystone Exams from graduation requirements.

· Ensure that statewide standardized tests are used only for government accountability requirements.

PSEA will use this policy brief to guide conversations with lawmakers and form specific legislative proposals to address issues related to standardized testing.

https://www.psea.org/uploadedFiles/LegislationAndPolitics/Key_Issues/PSEAStandardizedTestingPolicyBrief.pdf