Oklahoma Ditches Standardized Testing in Bid to Give Parents 'Local Control Over Education
The Oklahoma State Department of Education has eliminated statewide standardized end-of-year testing for several subjects, giving parents and local schools more control over education policy, in a move that has been welcomed by some as a major victory for parental choice. The new policy will shift the focus away from standardized testing, which was seen as overly burdensome on students and teachers.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education has announced that it will eliminate statewide standardized end-of-year testing for several subjects, granting 'local control' to schools and giving parents more flexibility in their children's education. This decision is seen as a major policy shift, with teachers unions losing influence over the education system. The move aims to allow schools to tailor their curriculum and assessment methods to better meet the needs of students. Parents are expected to benefit from increased autonomy and choice in their child's education.
