POLITICSJun 5 · 23:00 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMESEmmanuel Camarillo

New test to get into selective CPS high schools is longer, only in English

Chicago Public Schools is replacing its High School Admissions Test with the longer PreACT 9 Secure, available only in English. The change has sparked concerns about worsening disparities for non-English-speaking students, while CPS claims it aims to improve equity and test security.

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