Virginia Education Department Suggests Delaying K-12 Proficiency Standard Increases

Virginia's Department of Education has put forth a proposal to postpone the implementation of stricter K-12 proficiency standards for its standardized assessments by two years. This recommendation follows a state study indicating that the new accountability system might result in notable declines in school and student performance. The delay is intended to allow for system refinement and to lessen potential adverse effects on students' reading and math scores.