A vast majority of schools have shut down to combat the spread of the Coronavirus.
The Trump administration announced Friday that it would provide waivers excusing states from performing standardized testing if they’re unable to assess students amid widespread school closures.
“Students need to be focused on staying healthy and continuing to learn. Teachers need to be able to focus on remote learning and other adaptations. Neither students nor teachers need to be focused on high-stakes tests during this difficult time,” said a statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. “Students are simply too unlikely to be able to perform their best in this environment.
The move comes after education leaders have expressed confusion over federal guidance on school closures. The Center for Disease Control advised against gatherings of more than 50 people, but said such guidance did not apply to schools. Trump has warned against groups of more than 10.
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