Keyword: Opt Outs
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Students in Franklin Square and Elmont scored higher than the state average on the New York English and mathematics exams.
Franklin Square, Elmont students remain proficient
Students throughout Elmont and Franklin Square who took the state English and mathematics test last spring scored higher than the state average, according to data from the New York State Education … more
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We must rethink state testing for grades 3-8
Welcome to another annual rite of spring: the state exams for grades three through eight. more
State standardized tests have pitted parents against education officials for years, and this year, Bellmore-Merrick officials have again told parents they support their decision to opt their children out, while parents in the Merrick elementary district received a letter urging them to make sure their children take the tests.
Opt-out letters conflict riling school district parents
With state standardized tests in grades three to eight beginning this week, administrators in Bellmore and Merrick — the epicenter of the parent-led “opt-out” movement —have been reaching out to parents, who were feeling anxious since the State Education Department threatened last year to begin cracking down on districts with low test-participation rates. more
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Let’s slow down and get legal marijuana right
While state leaders have been slow to provide specifics or act on the likely legalization of recreational marijuana, officials in the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County are addressing the matter promptly and properly. On Feb. 26 . . . more
Assemblywoman Judy Griffin said the law is a victory for students and parents.
State law ends mandatory link between standardized test scores, teacher evaluations
The New York State Senate passed a bill last week that eliminates the mandatory use of state assessments to determine a teacher or principal’s effectiveness. It amends a 2015 education law and empowers school districts and teachers to make the decision on whether to use standardized tests in teacher or principal evaluations. more
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The state Education Department released results last week on the proficiency level scores of students in the Long Beach School District.
Long Beach opt-out rates increase
By Bridget Downes bdownes@liherald.com While more students across New York sat for the state’s grades three to eight English and math tests last spring, fewer Long Beach District students … more
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Glen Cove School District does poorly on ‘17-‘18 state tests
Fewer third- through eighth graders in the Glen Cove School District demonstrated a proficiency on their statewide English Language Arts and math tests, when compared to students across Nassau County … more
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Students in Valley Stream continued to opt out of the New York State English Language Arts and mathematics tests this year.
Roughly half of Valley Stream students are proficient, state test data shows
Students throughout the Valley Stream Central High School District continued to refuse to take the seventh- and eighth-grade State English Language Arts and mathematics tests last spring. more
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Lynbrook, East Rockaway students continue to opt out of state tests
About half of all eligible Lynbrook and East Rockaway students refused to take the New York state English Language Arts and mathematics tests this year. Those who did take the exams earned varied … more
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Courtesy NYSED Chancellor Betty Rosa, center, spoke Monday at the state Board of Regents meeting. The Regents unanimously voted to pull back state penalties on schools and districts where large numbers of students boycott state tests.
Regents reverse course on opt-out penalties
The State Education Department last week announced that it would pull back on plans to penalize schools in which high numbers of students boycott state standardized tests. The decision came after … more
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