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Switch From Paper to Digital Tests Confounds Some States

School districts in Michigan and California report that they may be unprepared to move forward with new online versions of standardized tests.

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School districts in Michigan and California report that they may be unprepared to move forward with new online versions of standardized tests. Although the digital exams are intended to offer more flexibility than paper versions, delays are resulting from troubleshooting issues and schools’ inability to implement the new technologies. (Education News)

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