States given millions for new assessments
Sec. Duncan announces Race to the Top winners for state testing
By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor
Read more by Meris StansburyEducation Secretary Arne Duncan on Sept. 2 announced the recipients of millions of dollars in federal grants to provide new state assessment systems to test students’ 21st-century skills. The announcement comes as part of the recent push for higher-performing schools and common standards. Read more with registration.