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Virginia schools fall short of new benchmarks, but scores rise slightly

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.washingtonpost.com (Views: 83, Clicks: 3) View Story

Average scores on Virginia's Standards of Learning math exams rose slightly and reading performance remained static in the 2009-10 school year, but the vast majority of public schools across the state failed to meet new performance benchmarks for graduation rates and for students with disabilities, according to results released Thursday by the state Department of Education.

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#1 by nitajo posted ago

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How to most accurately test students with disabilities remains a key question for policymakers in Virginia and nationwide as they shape the future of the education accountability system. Finding the right test for students with widely different learning impediments is a challenge. Virginia officials last year began scrutinizing school systems' use of an alternative, portfolio-style test that they said has been over-used for special education students. They plan to begin phasing in a more objective online exam starting in 2011-12.

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