Forbes

The Push For More Testing Of Younger Children

If you don't spend time in the world of elementary education, you may not be familiar with DIBELS. DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Literacy Skills) were created and marketed as a test of early ...
Los Angeles Times

Letters to the Editor: Why standardized testing for 4-year-old students makes no sense

To the editor: As a former kindergarten teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District and National Board Certified teacher, I completely agree with educators and parents who oppose using the ...
Los Angeles Times

LAUSD caves to public outcry: No more timed testing for 4-year-olds

Following a public outcry from parents and teachers, the Los Angeles Unified School District has decided to make timed reading tests optional for most transitional kindergarten students. Find expert ...
Yahoo

LAUSD parents and teachers in uproar over timed academic testing for 4-year-olds

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maria Arriaga, 4, whispers to her mom, Lourdes Rojas, at Regional Park. Parents and teachers are upset about LAUSD's plan to ...