New York City approves computerized SHSAT: What every US student needs to know about this controversial high school exam
New York City’s controversial Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) will be digitised under a new five-year, $17 ...
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The Importance of Practice Tests for Effective Learning
In today’s fast-paced world, the pursuit of academic and professional success often hinges on the ability to perform well in ...
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NYC's specialized high schools to shift to computer-based tests after equity debate
A new contract for computerized tests reignited longstanding criticisms about the small number of Black and Hispanic students ...
New York City Approves New Contract for Specialized High School Test
The vote by the Panel for Educational Policy came after a contentious five-hour meeting. The exam for eight highly ...
Contract for controversial entrance exam into ‘elite’ NYC public schools granted with panel vote
The panel voted 14 to two — with four abstentions — to approve the renewal during the meeting at Sunset Park High School, ...
NYC education panel approves digital version of exam to specialized high schools
Members of the Panel for Educational Policy had been reluctant to pass the contract, after years of low rates of Black and ...