- The gap between black and white students’ test scores is as wide as it was in 2002. (NY1)
- And because scores were inflated, there’s no way to know whether students are doing better. (Times)
- Tenure denials are on the rise, slightly. (GothamSchools, Times, Post, WSJ, NY1)
- The tenure and evaluation decisions were made with help from faulty test scores. (Daily News)
- Thousands of students were promoted or retained on the basis of the scores. (GothamSchools)
- Juan Gonzalez says misled students lose biggest in the test score recalibration. (Daily News)
- The Daily News says it stands by its praise for city students, despite the lowered scores.
- Joe Williams of Democrats for Education Reform says state Dems are better on ed policy. (Daily News)
- President Obama said his education policies are meant to help, not castigate. (Times, L.A. Times)
- PS 87 in Middle Village will get a new gym and classrooms to help with crowding. (Queens Chronicle)
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