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Va. education department seeks new student assessment vendor
Virginia Department of Education is seeking a new vendor to develop and modernize the state's Standards of Learning (SOLs) assessments, following delays and criticism. The current vendor's contract ends in 2027, and the new system aims to provide more timely, accessible, and rigorous testing aligned with higher academic standards.
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