standardized testing /tags/standardized-testing standardized testing en-US SA¹ś¼Ź“«Ä± Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:40:42 GMT Students in South Florida schools see test score improvements /education/2026-06-30/fast-florida-test-score-improvements Three times a year, Florida students are given the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking, or FAST, to monitor individual student progress in English and language arts and mathematics. In Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, proficiency in grades for both categories rose from last year. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:40:42 GMT /education/2026-06-30/fast-florida-test-score-improvements Halle Vazquez Florida students score above national average on some subjects on nationwide standardized test /education/2025-09-10/florida-students-score-above-national-average-on-some-subjects-on-nationwide-standardized-test The NAEP test compares student proficiency in math, science, reading and writing state-by-state. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:15:00 GMT /education/2025-09-10/florida-students-score-above-national-average-on-some-subjects-on-nationwide-standardized-test Danielle Prieur Flagler interim superintendent apologizes for assembly that singled out Black students /education/2023-08-23/flagler-interim-superintendent-black-students-test-scores Black students were separated from their peers and lectured about low standardized test scores. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:14:29 GMT /education/2023-08-23/flagler-interim-superintendent-black-students-test-scores Danielle Prieur Results show narrowing achievement gaps during final year of Florida Standards Assessments /education/2022-06-29/results-show-narrowing-achievement-gaps-during-final-year-of-florida-standards-assessments The state Department of Education on Tuesday touted results from 2022 standardized tests as narrowing achievement gaps, with Black and Hispanic students showing improvement on math and English-language arts exams. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:10:23 GMT /education/2022-06-29/results-show-narrowing-achievement-gaps-during-final-year-of-florida-standards-assessments News Service of Florida Florida drops FSA testing in favor of shorter exams throughout the year /news/2022-03-16/florida-drops-fsa-testing-in-favor-of-shorter-exams-throughout-the-year Florida will be the first state in the nation to fully transition its public schools to such progress monitoring. Governor Ron DeSantis said the change will allow teachers and parents to check in on students before the year is over. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:52:09 GMT /news/2022-03-16/florida-drops-fsa-testing-in-favor-of-shorter-exams-throughout-the-year Bailey LeFever DeSantis signs overhaul of student testing /news/2022-03-15/desantis-signs-overhaul-of-student-testing The measure is designed to replace the current standardized testing system with ā€œprogress monitoringā€ tests, which will require that students be administered exams at the beginning, middle and end of each school year. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 21:26:48 GMT /news/2022-03-15/desantis-signs-overhaul-of-student-testing Ryan Dailey | News Service of Florida Florida Department of Education waives standardized testing requirements for third year in a row /education/2022-02-09/florida-department-of-education-waives-standardized-testing-requirements-for-third-year-in-a-row The Florida Department of Education has decided to waive some standardized testing requirements for high school Seniors again this school year. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:55:31 GMT /education/2022-02-09/florida-department-of-education-waives-standardized-testing-requirements-for-third-year-in-a-row Danielle Prieur DeSantis’ Plan To Change Florida School Testing, ā€˜Anti-Riot’ Law Blocked, And 'The Woman Under The Tree' /2021-09-15/desantis-plan-to-change-florida-school-testing-anti-riot-law-blocked-and-the-woman-under-the-tree Governor Ron DeSantis has a proposal to end Florida’s current standardized testing program. A judge ruled against Florida's anti-riot Law. Is it enforceable anymore? Plus, a short film made in Miami tackles homelessness and mental health. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:10:56 GMT /2021-09-15/desantis-plan-to-change-florida-school-testing-anti-riot-law-blocked-and-the-woman-under-the-tree Leslie Ovalle Atkinson Gov. DeSantis Calls For Ditching Florida Standardized Tests /news/2021-09-14/gov-desantis-calls-for-ditching-florida-standardized-tests Saying the state’s system of standardized testing in public schools is ā€œquite frankly, outdated,ā€ Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced that lawmakers will consider a proposal during the 2022 legislative session to end the Florida Standards Assessments. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 19:25:44 GMT /news/2021-09-14/gov-desantis-calls-for-ditching-florida-standardized-tests Ryan Dailey | News Service of Florida State Waives Standardized Tests As A Requirement For Graduation, Promotion /news/2021-04-12/state-waives-standardized-tests-as-a-requirement-for-graduation-promotion Graduation for high school seniors this spring will not be contingent on passing exams, and end-of-course exam scores can be waived when determining whether students get promoted to the next grade levels. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:21:37 GMT /news/2021-04-12/state-waives-standardized-tests-as-a-requirement-for-graduation-promotion Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida