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Allentown is breaking down barriers by expanding PSAT and SAT access to 8th graders and investing in high-impact algebra tutoring, paving the way for future success!

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Allentown expands PSAT/SAT access; board approves HeyTutor contract for algebra support
District will expand PSAT/SAT access beginning in grade 8 (cost not to exceed $70,000, funded by Ready to Learn grant) and approved a one-year HeyTutor contract for high-impact algebra tutoring at up to $250,000, with in-person tutoring aligned to classroom instruction.
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August 28, 2026 at 5:26 AM
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Florida's House Bill 885 could revolutionize educational equity for virtual learners by ensuring they have equal access to crucial assessments alongside their traditional peers.

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Florida House approves HB 885 for virtual school assessment protocols
Florida sets new testing requirements for virtual school students under HB 885.
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March 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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A major shift in education is underway as Arizona lawmakers advance a bill allowing schools to opt for paper tests, aiming to boost performance for younger students struggling with digital assessments.

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Committee advances bill letting schools choose paper tests over computers
Lawmakers advanced HB 2033, authorizing local education agencies to administer statewide assessments in paper-and-pencil form on approval by the local governing board, after principals and test proponents testified paper testing can reduce mode-related barriers for younger students.
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March 13, 2026 at 12:28 AM