Options on Testing Debate

The debate on assessment continues with a release of a draft bill by Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn to renew the law that outlines two different potential paths  to take on the sticky issue of whether to continue with the law's annual, statewide assessments. Option A gives flexibility for how to assess which means opportunities to cater for individual student needs while option B keeps the status quo with assessment language. Read more about the discussion here.