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District staff recommend switching school‑day testing from ACT to SAT; board to notify families
Summary
District staff, led by Elizabeth Long, recommended the district move its school‑day college‑entrance testing from the ACT to the SAT, citing a stabilized SAT digital platform, shorter test length and free College Board/Khan Academy supports; the change requires communication and a runway for currently enrolled students.
Revere Local staff told the board on Feb. 11 they are recommending the district change its school‑day college‑entrance exam from the ACT to the SAT for future administrations, citing the SAT’s completed digital redesign and a larger suite of free preparation tools.
Elizabeth Long, the district’s point person on assessments, explained that the SAT’s digital format has stabilized and…
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