Offers research articles covering standards tests and accountability as well as other education topics such as charter schools and school choice. Covers standardized testing arguments and debates about the significance of testing.

Applied research articles about assessment contained in the "Pathways to School Improvement" segment. Covers assessment and school reform and integrating assessment and instruction. Includes information on standardized testing in schools, standardized testing arguments and other topics.

Presents substantial practical and research information on standardized testing in schools, test preparation, accountability, and school achievement. Includes standardized testing arguments and controversies as well as special segments for students, parents, educators, and policymakers.

The Reference Desk offers resources and links to information on general testing and standardized testing in schools. Find out more about various standardized tests and current standardized testing arguments about the tests’ effectiveness. Resources shed light on how parents and educators can help children take tests better, offer teachers sample activities that incorporate testing, and more.