LITTLE ROCK -- The Arkansas state Board of Education has rejected a recommendation endorsed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to change the provider of standardized tests.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports the board voted 7-1 Thursday against moving from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers -- or PARCC -- tests to ACT tests.
Hutchinson said he's disappointed and that he will work with the board and the education commissioner to provide guidance to students, teachers and administrators on what the next steps will be regarding standardized testing.
The Governor's Council on Common Core Review recommended the change and the proposal was praised by Hutchinson. He has said ACT tests would allow Arkansas to better track student performance and compare results with other states.
Several Education Board members criticized the process as rushed.
State Desk on 06/12/2015