After yearslong transition to digital tests, state officials weigh return to paper exams for NYC
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Will state officials soon allow New York City to return to paper-and-pencil standardized tests in grades 3-8? The state Education Department isn’t ruling it out after more than half of New York City…
City officials in New York City are considering reverting to paper-and-pencil standardized tests for grades 3-8, following a letter signed by over half of the city council members urging state officials to grant an analog option for state testing. This request comes as the state has fully transitioned to online exams and amid a broader push to limit technology in the classroom.
City Council member Eric Dinowitz argued that the computer-based testing mandate creates additional screen exposure and technology practice, even when educators are trying to shift instruction away from digital tools. The state Education Department is reviewing the request and may provide additional information in the coming weeks.
The broader backlash to artificial intelligence and other ed tech tools has intensified debates about digital testing and its potential impact on young students.
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