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Louisiana Education Board Debates Testing Contracts Amid Calls for Assessment Reforms
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Overview: During the recent Louisiana State Board of Education’s Board Administration and Education Finance Committee meeting, the most discussion revolved around standardized testing and the potential extension of a contract with the Data Recognition Corporation (DRC). Danny Garrett from the Louisiana School Board Association (LSBA) urged the committee to delay approving the contract extension, citing a recent decision by Oklahoma to replace end-of-year assessments with benchmark evaluations throughout the year. He argued that Louisiana should consider similar reforms to reduce the stress associated with high-stakes testing.
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Dr. Cade Brumley
State School Board Officials:
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Meeting Type:
State School Board
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Committee:
Board Administration and Education Finance Committee
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Meeting Date:
08/19/2025
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Recording Published:
08/19/2025
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Duration:
16 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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Louisiana
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