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Reimagining the MCAS: The Need for an Accountability System That Supports Deeper Learning
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Stevens, Alison – Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy, 2021
It's been nearly 25 years since the first MCAS tests were taken. Since then, the test and the state's accountability system have brought resources to underfunded schools, highlighted inequities in our education system, and pushed Massachusetts to first in the nation in academics. But, with progress stalling, a new understanding of the importance…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Accountability, Educational Change, Educational Assessment