Education official argues against MSA cancellation

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Legislation that seeks to cancel most standardized testing in Maryland’s public schools this spring would leave teachers unsure about what to plan for, a top state education official said Wednesday.

Jack Smith, Maryland’s chief academic officer, also said he suspects skipping the tests would cost the state tens of millions of federal dollars — more than it would save in test administration fees.

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