The use of state MCAS scores for making critical decisions about students, schools, and school districts has had a harmful effect on all three. That’s the conclusion of a new report from Citizens for Public Schools and the National Center for Fair & Open Testing (FairTest).  The report is titled Lessons Learned: After 25 years … Continue reading CPS Releases New Report – High-stakes use of MCAS harms children. Facts support the “Thrive Act.”