Missouri’s next step on education testing: Balance, not retreat

By: Eric Syverson

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: May 12, 2026

Words: 712

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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In Missouri and states across the country, testing and accountability stand at a crossroads. While states still administer annual assessments and hold schools accountable for their students’ performance, there are growing calls to reduce testing and deemphasize accountability.

Last summer, Missouri received approval from the federal government to pilot a new way to test students in a limited number of districts. The state developed the Success-Ready Student Assessment (SRSA) with educators, school leaders, and other …

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