High-Stakes FCAT Test May Be Devalued

An education bill that would change the way schools receive their state "grades" awaits Governor Crist's signature.  The provision would count the FCAT test for half the schools evaluation and the other half would be established by other measurements, including graduation rates and college preparation.  In addition, the bill would allow schools to schedule the FCAT testing as late in the school year as possible rather than the current February or March deadline.