I read with interest the article “Adaptive Testing Gains Momentum, Prompts Worries ” (July 10, 2013). All who publish computer-adaptive assessments should applaud legislative efforts to include ...

Lettie Prell and Gary Sherzan in their recent commentaries (“Informed decision-making belongs in the justice system,” Nov. 21, and “Data use will help improve public safety,” Dec. 4) argued for the ...

The following article was written by Stephanie Martin, RN, BSN, CNOR, administrator of St. Augustine (Fla.) Surgery Center.The challenge of contacting every patient before surgery is one that falls on ...

Despite growing up with computers in her home and classroom, fourth-grader Laurel Huntley prefers taking state assessments the old-fashioned way — with paper and pencil. "It's easier to make mistakes" ...

Online assessments are a key part of the Common Core State Standards, but these new assessments don’t come without obstacles. Adequate high-speed internet access, infrastructure, computers, funding, ...

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