Analysis: What’s a test for? Task force may have to answer
If Mississippi’s going to examine how much the state and school districts are testing students, leaders might do well to first question what those tests are supposed to accomplish.
Analysis: Report suggests some schools overuse test prep
A new report on testing in Mississippi’s public schools suggests that low-performing schools may spend so much time getting ready for high-stakes state tests that teachers don’t teach new material for a significant portion of the school year.