Education Trust-Midwest: Statement on U.S. Department of Education Stance on Accountability and Assessments for the 2020-21 School Year
February 24, 2021
February 24, 2021
ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Feb. 24 -- Education Trust-Midwest issued the following statement:
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On February 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education released a letter to Chief State School Officers regarding flexibility for accountability and assessment systems during the 2020-21 school year. This letter came after Michigan formally requested a waiver from federal requirements and many, including the Education Trust-Midwest, voiced concern with the breadth of the reques . . .
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On February 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education released a letter to Chief State School Officers regarding flexibility for accountability and assessment systems during the 2020-21 school year. This letter came after Michigan formally requested a waiver from federal requirements and many, including the Education Trust-Midwest, voiced concern with the breadth of the reques . . .