Gov. Hickenlooper Talks About School Testing
DENVER (AP) — Gov. John Hickenlooper says he supports a reduction in student testing. But he says most of the mandatory tests should stay.
Hickenlooper talked about school testing in his annual State of the State address Thursday.
He talked about a review under way about how many tests students are required to take. Hickenlooper says he'd support some reduction in mandatory testing, especially for high-school seniors.
But he told lawmakers that most tests should stay. He called high-school testing in English and math "fundamental."
The state Legislature is considering changes to Colorado's testing requirements this session amid complaints from many teachers and parents that the testing is excessive and takes away from learning.
The governor fifth annual address gives him a chance to lay out his priorities for the year.
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