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Arizona lowers English fluency test standard, sparking harm concerns

ProPublica reports Arizona lowered English fluency test passing grade

1 Sep 16 · 7d ago · 1 article · 3 posts · 2 sources · development 1 of 2

ProPublica investigation reveals Arizona Department of Education approved changes to lower the grade needed to pass the AZELLA (Arizona English Language Learner Assessment) test. At Tucson Unified School District, the percentage of students scoring high enough to be classified as proficient in English more than doubled from 10% in 2025 to 24% in 2026, reflecting the lowered standard rather than improved fluency.

ProPublica reports Arizona lowered English fluency test passing grade
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Tom Horne Outgoing Superintendent of Public Instruction, ArizonaSamantha Ramos ESL teacher, John B. Wright Elementary School, TucsonKatie Bernstein Education researcher cited in ProPublica reportingArizona Department of Education State education agency

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  1. 2 outlets Arizona Made Its English Fluency Test Easier to Pass. Experts Say It Will Harm Students’ Ability to Succeed.

    first by Mastodon, 7d ago · also ProPublica

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