What states really need is the ability to choose between alternative tests. This is hardly a novel idea. On the contrary, even Common Core — already far too nationalized — hasn’t dared to establish a testing monopoly. States participating in Common Core are permitted to join one of two testing consortia.
Now that the College Board has revealed its ideological bias, states need to spur the creation of alternative AP testing services as well.
Let me offer some preliminary suggestions along these lines.
Imagine that the Texas legislature were to withdraw the state from the College Board’s APUSH program as of next fall, while simultaneously authorizing the Texas State Board of Education to contract with a private company to produce an AP U.S. History Exam consistent with Texas state standards.
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