Bipartisan Colorado lawmakers have advanced a bill to establish a review committee tasked with studying ways to reduce testing time for grades 3-8 on the CMAS assessments. Parents and educators testified in support during the first hearing, emphasizing the need for balance between assessments and instructional time. The committee would include diverse stakeholders to recommend changes by January 2025.
Key Points
- Bipartisan effort to form a review committee for CMAS testing time reduction
- Focus on grades 3-8 to alleviate burden on students and teachers
- Testimonies highlight desire for more instructional time and less testing
Implications for Educational Freedom
Reducing mandatory testing time could lessen government overreach in education, allowing more flexibility for schools and empowering parents with greater control over their children’s learning environment. This aligns with EFI’s advocacy for parental rights by potentially freeing up time for personalized education choices.
Source: Parents and educators testify for CMAS assessment time review in hopes of finding ‘balance’
