Politifact

State investigates tests ahead of Florida Standards Assessment

After facing criticism about his education policies during his first stint in office, Gov. Rick Scott pledged to make schooling a priority for a second term. PolitiFact Florida is still grading ...
WTSP

State chooses new test to replace FCAT next year

TALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) - Florida is picking a new test to replace the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test that has been a mainstay in the state's schools for more than a decade. Florida Education ...
Yahoo

This is the last year for FSA tests. Will the next one be better?

Ever since Gov. Jeb Bush instituted the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, or FCAT, in the 1990s, I cheered every time the state of Florida changed its testing program. This time has gotta be ...
Politifact

Scott signs testing bill advocates say is a good first step

After calling for an investigation into standardized tests and suspending a new exam by executive order, Gov. Rick Scott quickly signed a bill limiting how many hours students can be evaluated. "I ...
Washington Examiner

Bennett: Fla. needs ‘Plan B’ for FCAT replacement

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A “Plan B” is needed in case the anticipated replacement for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, or FCAT, fails to materialize or is delayed, the state’s new education ...
Tampa Bay Times

Florida continues move away from FCAT

The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test takes another step toward irrelevancy this fall. A scheduled December field test of the FCAT Writing 2.0 exam has been canceled, as the state continues its ...