These references outline some of the issues surrounding test development, student and teacher experience, and using student test scores to rank teachers and schools . . . and how we can advocate for improvements.

CHECK OUT:

An overview of the importance of school testing: WHY REFORM

The history and mission of our organization: OUR GOAL

Sample letter for refusing standardized testing

read the letter

Testing Culture: A Community Conversation

A NC Families for School Testing Reform event 5-6-2019

Teachers, parents, education specialists, community leaders, and elected officials meet to discuss public school testing

Do you know of something we should add to our list? Send us your suggestions:

email: advocacy@nctestingreform.org

Don’t forget to check back here as the list will be updated.

LISTEN

NC Families for School Testing Reform talks about how the organization was formed, the problems of school testing , and how we are defining our mission…

INTERVIEW with NC POLICY WATCH … 2-11-2019

BOOKS

LEGISLATION

NEWS ARTICLES

1/16/2019 Testing in NC schools could get less stressful. Changes in exam rules are coming. News & Observer

WEBSITES

  • Diane Ravitch – a researcher and leader in educational testing reform

BLOG POSTS

VIDEOS

INFORMATION for North Carolina Public Schools

North Carolina Public Schools website

How much testing is taking place in North Carolina schools at grades K-12? An analysis of federal, state, and local required assessments …. Report on School Testing in North Carolina 2014

EdExplainer: The Ins and Outs of EVAAS (2107)