Morning Wire College’s Test-Optional Debate & 2024 Film Forecast | 1.13.24
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Jan 13, 2024 The podcast dives into the shift away from standardized testing in college admissions, prompted by the pandemic and the debate over fairness. It also tackles Disney's box office struggles and the anticipated resurgence of sci-fi films like Dune Part 2. Listeners will learn about upcoming cinematic gems, including 'Mean Girls: The Musical.' Additionally, the show highlights alarming statistics on retail theft in New York and the governor's efforts to combat this rising crisis.
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Test-Optional Policies
- Colleges dropped standardized test requirements during the pandemic.
- Many kept the policies due to claims of systemic racism in testing.
Arguments Against Standardized Tests
- Arguments against standardized tests often cite racial disparities in scores.
- Some believe these tests perpetuate systemic inequities.
Benefits of Standardized Testing
- Proponents of testing argue it's the best tool for comparing students from diverse backgrounds.
- They say high school GPAs are unreliable due to grade inflation.