Louisiana is making changes to reduce testing in public schools, starting with the removal of the Kindergarten Entry Assessment and eventually eliminating the social studies test for fourth and sixth graders in the 2027-28 school year. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley highlighted the need to evaluate the quantity of assessments students are required to take, stating that Louisiana students take more tests than their counterparts in other states.
The state is aligning the new social studies testing schedule with the revamped social studies standards known as the “Freedom Framework.” This change will allow fifth graders to be assessed on world history and eighth graders on American history. To alleviate the stress placed on students by testing, Louisiana previously shortened the annual math and English tests for grades 3-8 by 20%.
Brumley emphasizes the importance of assessing students in history and civics while trying to reduce over-testing. The changes aim to provide better tracking of struggling students and guide future policy decisions while ensuring students are not overwhelmed by excessive testing.
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