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Gov. Kemp Seeks to Reduce High-Stakes K-12 Testing
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For Immediate Release February 4, 2020
Gov. Kemp Seeks to Reduce High-Stakes K-12 Testing
Atlanta, GA - Today Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp were joined by State School Superintendent Richard Woods, Senator P.K. Martin (R - Lawrenceville), members of the General Assembly, and other special guests to announce legislation to reduce high-stakes K-12 testing in Georgia.
"Too often, our educators who are literally on the front lines of serving the next generation feel like they're not heard," said Governor Kemp. "With the introduction of this legislation, our message is clear: we hear you, and we have your back. By reducing highstakes testing, we will remove heavy burdens in the classroom for our teachers and students. This bill will work to restore parents' peace of mind about their children's education, and let educators focus on what they do best: teaching our children."
"I strongly support the legislation announced by Governor Brian Kemp today, which would lower the number and weight of high-stakes tests in Georgia and maximize time for instruction," said State School Superintendent Richard Woods. "As a former teacher, and as someone who has spoken with hundreds of Georgia's classroom teachers over the last five years, I believe so strongly that our students and teachers are worth more than the results of one test, taken on one day, during one school year. That's what this legislation is about.
"We are responding to the persistent and urgent concerns raised by classroom teachers, students, and parents, who have been sounding the alarm about the negative impacts of excessive high-stakes testing for years. We are saying, loud and clear, that it's the teacher, not the test, that makes a difference. I am proud to partner with Governor Kemp and Senator P.K. Martin to address this critical issue head-on, and I thank them for hearing and acting upon the concerns raised by students, parents, and teachers."
"To empower our educators and ensure bright futures for Georgia students, we must take action to remove unnecessary obstacles to classroom learning. Repetitive, high-stakes tests
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Gov. Kemp Seeks to Reduce High-Stakes K-12 Testing
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