CPS and state continue stand-off over testing

CPS and state continue stand-off over testing
CPS and state continue stand-off over testing

CPS and state continue stand-off over testing

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Chicago Public Schools is refusing to administer the new state test - called the PARCC- to any more than 10 percent of the city’s schools. The State Board of Education is threatening to pull funding if the district follows through with that plan. Some parents thought the stand-off was a political ploy and would be over after election day. But they were sorely disappointed at yesterday’s Chicago Board of Education meeting. WBEZ’s Becky Vevea joins us with more. (Filckr/loop_oh)