Politifact

State investigates tests ahead of Florida Standards Assessment

After facing criticism about his education policies during his first stint in office, Gov. Rick Scott pledged to make schooling a priority for a second term. PolitiFact Florida is still grading ...
WPTV-TV

Florida school districts show progress in new assessment tests

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Students made substantial growth throughout the school year, including 42% in some subjects, in the Florida Department of Education's first Florida Assessment of Student ...
NBC 6 South Florida

All you need to know about the FAST test in Florida and how to view your child's results

Florida kids are finally taking the third and last of the FAST tests for the 2023-2024 school year. FAST stands for Florida Assessment of Student Thinking. Unlike the FSA, the FAST test is given three ...
WLRN

Students' scores on Florida tests show benchmark improvements. National indicators aren't as promising

Florida students did better on their state benchmark tests this year. But one critic said these tests are not an accurate indicator of how students are — or aren't — improving. Students take Florida ...
NBC 6 South Florida

FAST test ‘successful results' show improvement across the state

The FAST test results are in and Florida education leaders, students, teachers, and parents got a pleasant surprise after seeing improvements from last year’s results. The Florida Commissioner of ...