The framework, essentially the state's report card for schools, relies heavily on progress and growth on annual state exams as well as factors such as growth in English language proficiency and graduation rates. (apluscolorado.org)
Virginia intends to revise its new goals for student achievement in public schools, after state and federal officials agreed that those goals did not do enough to narrow the gap between students with the worst and best scores on annual state exams. (washingtonpost.com)
In fact, annual state exams may only be needed every four years. (bushcenter.org)