Students who took the 2014-15 PARCC exams via computer tended to score lower than those who took the exams with paper and pencil—a revelation that prompts questions about the validity of the test ...

Despite growing up with computers in her home and classroom, fourth-grader Laurel Huntley prefers taking state assessments the old-fashioned way — with paper and pencil. "It's easier to make mistakes" ...

Lettie Prell and Gary Sherzan in their recent commentaries (“Informed decision-making belongs in the justice system,” Nov. 21, and “Data use will help improve public safety,” Dec. 4) argued for the ...

A new online program is making it possible for students and educators nationwide to instantly assess their computer skill levels and receive on-the-spot training. From tasks as basic as using a mouse ...

Online assessments are a key part of the Common Core State Standards, but these new assessments don’t come without obstacles. Adequate high-speed internet access, infrastructure, computers, funding, ...