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MCAS 2.0 slated for 2017 implementation

Kai-Lou Yue, Editor-In-Chief • Nov 30, 2015

Last school year, students in grades three through eight took the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) test in place of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS). This was supposed to prepare students for the likely permanent implementation of PARCC in...

The PARCCing Jam

Apr 2, 2014

Our complete coverage on the PARCC testing.

Is opting out of PARCC an option?

Apr 1, 2014

With all the confusion and frustration surrounding the English PARCC field testing next week, one of the main questions for students and parents remains: "Is opting out of the trial test an option?"

Opinion: Opting in for the future

Apr 1, 2014

The hallways of Westford Academy have been buzzing with news of the controversial PARCC testing holding its first field test on April 9th. Students were informed of the option to not participate in the testing, which would be detrimental to the future of this assessment.

Opinion: No PARCCing zone

Apr 1, 2014

By Lauren Cullen Managing Editor The past few weeks, WA students have been talking about the PARCC test. Most of the talk is of the negative, because the assessment is unfair to the students taking it. After last night's School Committee meeting, it was brought to the attention of the selected...

New test might be PARCCing at WA

Feb 4, 2014

The MCAS is an unavoidable occurrence for students in all Massachusetts public school systems, including Westford. However, that may change with the integration of a new assessment into Massachusetts schools over the next few years.

An unnecessary test change

Feb 4, 2014

By Kai-Lou Yue Business Manager This year in the spring of 2014, Massachusetts is requiring some public schools to hold field testing for the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), a test that will likely replace the MCAS in the state. If all goes as planned, in...