Anne Wicks, Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity at the Bush Institute, discusses the importance of student testing and provides recommendations for state and local leaders to enhance education accountability in our nation’s schools.
High-quality assessments help us determine which students are on track and, importantly, which ones are falling behind and need additional support. This is true in a normal schoolyear, and it’s even more critical now because of the pandemic’s massive disruption of schooling for our Nation’s young people. Read more policy recommendations from Anne Wicks on ensuring accountability and opportunity for all kids.