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Ontario delayed releasing student test results, fueling concerns over reduced local control and democratic accountability.
Ontario delayed releasing EQAO test results for grades three, six, and nine, citing a need for a "deep dive" by Education Minister Paul Calandra, sparking concerns over centralized control and weakened democratic accountability.
The move follows provincial takeovers of five school boards, including Toronto and Ottawa, replacing elected trustees with appointed officials.
Critics, including a school trustee from Grey and Bruce counties, argue this undermines local decision-making, especially in rural and culturally diverse regions.
While acknowledging flaws in standardized testing, they stress its role in promoting transparency and identifying achievement gaps.
The decision is seen as part of a broader trend of expanding provincial oversight over curriculum, funding, and operations, raising alarms about reduced local autonomy and the erosion of elected representation in education.
Ontario retrasó la publicación de los resultados de las pruebas de los estudiantes, alimentando las preocupaciones sobre la reducción del control local y la rendición de cuentas democrática.