California Standards Tests

October 10, 2019

How did students at your child’s school do on Smarter Balanced tests?

Readers can access results for California’s Smarter Balanced tests taken by students in the spring in nearly 10,000 school statewide.

Diana Lambert

December 21, 2016

California appeals federal decision on state science testing

California education officials have appealed the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to reject the state’s request to begin phasing in new science tests this spring.

Pat Maio

Policy & Finance

October 13, 2016

Duel between California and Obama administration over education continues

The education department rejected the state's request for a science testing waiver.

Louis Freedberg

The Common Core Challenge

June 2, 2015

Schools face challenge of explaining Common Core test results to parents

School officials are expecting to send reports to parents this summer.

Sarah Tully

College Readiness

March 10, 2015

For parents, a new way to view test scores

State Board of Education gives preview of format for Smarter Balanced scores

John Fensterwald

The Common Core Challenge

March 14, 2014

Reforming Testing and Accountability: Essential Principles for Student Success in California

This new report explains the changes to California’s testing and accountability systems along with a timeline for implementation and recommendations for maximizing their effectiveness and impact.