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ELA Scores Plummet Statewide | Albany News
ELA test scores for grades 3-8 in New York have dropped sharply this year after a previous uptick, sparking urgent questions from EdTrust-New York about what’s driving the decline—and whether testing practices themselves might be part of the problem. While the state Education Department insists its annual audits found no flaws in assessments, EdTrust is calling for a deeper, independent review of trends over the past three years to uncover systemic issues and guide targeted support. The state has acknowledged the drop and pledged its own detailed investigation, underscoring a broader debate…
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