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Another snow day makeup: PSSAs
0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, February, 2007 | by Martha Woodall
The midweek snow and ice storm did more than close schools on Wednesday and prompt many to open two hours late yesterday. In Pennsylvania, it interrupted state-mandated writing tests for fifth, eighth and 11th graders at most public schools.
As a result, the state Department of Education announced yesterday that it has extended the testing period.
Because of the weather, schools will now be permitted to administer the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) writing tests through Feb. 28, said Sheila Ballen, a department spokeswoman.
The extra time will give districts breathing room: Schools will be closed on Monday for Presidents' Day, and most also will be closed for teachers' in-service sessions either today or Tuesday.
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