standardized test scores
Coverage of standardized test scores in the Nexus archive.
- New York Times calls University of California's 'test-blind' admissions policy a 'terrible' mistake
The New York Times Editorial Board criticized the University of California's 'test-blind' admissions policy, calling it a 'terrible' mistake that reduced student preparedness. The UC system, despite a 2019 task force finding test scores predict academic success, adopted the policy in 2020. A 2023 UC San Diego report showed 12% of first-year students were unprepared for pre-calculus, up from 0.5% in 2020.
- Mamdani launches NYC elementary school math curriculum overhaul, following in Adams’ footsteps
New York City will require elementary schools in four districts to use city-approved math curriculums starting this fall, part of a broader curriculum mandate initiated under former Mayor Eric Adams and continued by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The $17.3 million initiative aims to standardize instruction materials, though some educators and parents have expressed concerns about a one-size-fits-all approach.
- Why the Philadelphia school district will phase out a special education program
The Philadelphia school district plans to phase out its Intensive Learning Support (ILS) program by the end of the school year, aiming to integrate special education students into general education classrooms. Officials claim the change is based on research showing benefits from inclusive education, but teachers and experts express concerns about insufficient resources and potential loss of necessary support for students.