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'NJ tells schools to administer Start Strong test in the fall to assess students' standing'
"For the third time since the pandemic hit in March 2020, New Jersey’s public schools will conduct testing in the fall to assess students’ academic standing."
"School districts will be required to administer the state-run Start Strong testing between Aug. 31 and Sept. 30, the state Department of Education informed them last week. Designed as “snapshots” to assess gaps in learning early in the school year after disruptions from the pandemic, the Start Strong tests were optional for districts in fall 2020, when many were still operating remotely. Gov. Phil Murphy's administration made the tests a requirement in 2021 and now again for 2022."
"Critics of too much testing, who agreed it was necessary to test immediately after the pandemic, say it's not essential this year and adds to the teachers' burden. When the state first introduced the test in 2020, it said tests like Start Strong would be prioritized, because they offer schools different data points to use when designing lessons and focus areas."
After 3 rounds of testing:
the gap is not closing, and students are struggling even more
teachers are still overwhelmed
Parents:
Who are you going to rely on to help your child?
Are you going to leave it solely up to the system?
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