IN THE NEWS IN CASE YOU MISSED IT-- EDUCATION ISSUES & CONCERNS: LOHUD, NEW YORK MUST GIVE STANDARDIZED TESTS, BUT SOME REGENTS EXAMS MAY BE CANCELED, LOHUD

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LOHUD-----New York must give standardized tests, but some Regents exams may be canceled

The U.S. Department of Education said Monday that states must administer standardized tests this year, but the tests can be shortened and will not be used to evaluate schools.  “While we are disappointed by this decision, we are examining all possible options,” Emily DeSantis, spokesperson for the state Education Department, said in a statement Tuesday.  Local educators, many of whom spoke out in favor of canceling testing this year, are now waiting to hear from the state about how assessments will proceed — and how much time and money it will cost them. MORE AT https://www.lohud.com/story/news/education/2021/02/23/ny-must-give-standardized-tests-some-regents-exams-may-canceled/4558846001/?csp=chromepush