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School closings continue to be a fact of life for districts across the U.S., as changing demographics force administrators to make unpopular decisions about shuttering underused buildings or starting the school consolidation process due to declining enrollment.
But a significant number of students—generally from low-income and other vulnerable groups—did not participate in testing because of connectivity problems or other issues.
For administrators who are just embarking on assessment audits, Melissa Spadin of the San Diego County Office of Education has some guidance.