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As more students skip state tests, experts warn school scores may be misleading
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Ryan Pattee , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A review of the state's education report reveals a growing trend of students not taking exams.
Minnesota's student test participation is changing. A review of the state's education report reveals a growing trend of students not taking exams. This trend has been increasing over time.
Researchers examined the latest data and found significant numbers of students are not completing assessments. The impact of this trend on school scores is a concern for experts. Further information on this topic is available from local news sources, including a recent study and report from the Minnesota Department of Education.
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Category: schools Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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