There’s a difference between teaching to the test and developing test-specific thinking that will help students effectively apply what they’ve learned all year.

Standardized testing continues to be a critical component in U.S. education and college admissions. This stands true even as formats evolve and new technologies reshape the academic experience. This ...

A question from Pearson’s practice test for the North Carolina licensure exam for elementary and special education teachers. Correct answer is A. North Carolina lawmakers could make it easier to ...

After years of resistance, the American Bar Association relaxed the standardized test requirement for accredited U.S. law schools in November 2024. Now, law schools can apply for permission to accept ...

Each year, America spends roughly $2 billion on standardized achievement tests at the national and state levels. Credit: John Locher/Associated Press The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education.

Prospective undergraduate students for the fall 2026 semester will be required to submit standardized test scores as a part of their application to the University of Miami for the first time since ...

Discover the hidden power and racial biases of standardized testing. Learn how it perpetuates inequality and harms Black ...

The standardized tests used for college admissions—tests like the SAT, ACT, LSAT, and GMAT—are some of the most reliable measurement instruments available. They reflect an enormous investment of ...

The University of Alabama will require standardized testing as part of its admissions review process, ending its ...

Princeton University announced this week that it will resume requiring standardized test scores for undergraduates seeking admission to the university beginning with the 2027-28 admission cycle. First ...