Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark C. Perna is a generational expert who covers education & careers. Every year, teachers and students across America brace for ...

The battle over standardized testing came roaring back to life last week, nearly four years after COVID-19 forced most institutions to temporarily eschew testing requirements. The New York Times led ...

When the pandemic forced the cancellation of SATs in 2020, most colleges were forced to make the submission of standardized test scores optional for admissions. That led to a widespread social ...

Major decisions that affect the trajectory of students’ lives hinge on their high school grades: in-class support they might or might not receive, college admission offers, and potentially financial ...

Standardized tests claim to measure student learning, academic achievement, and college readiness. What they actually measure is pattern recognition and the stamina to sit still for three hours and ...