Should Massachusetts cancel this year's MCAS tests?

Should Massachusetts cancel this year’s MCAS tests?
By John Laidler Globe Correspondent,Updated March 12, 2021, 5:10 p.m.
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Marianela Rivera
Former vice chair, Lawrence School Committee; a coordinator for the Greater Lawrence Education Justice Alliance; parent; physical therapist in the public schools
Marianela RiveraSusan Merriam
We all have seen the rising death toll from COVID-19, and many of us have had to endure the loss of a loved one from the virus — or know someone who has. We are experiencing collective trauma as a society and many of us have had difficulty coping with the stressors of the pandemic. This prolonged stress is toxic to the body and can negatively impact the developing brains of our children. It is imperative that we utilize an evidence-based approach to address what impact this emotional strain and anxiety is having on them. For those reasons, we should cancel this year’s MCAS and instead prioritize the psychological and social-emotional wellbeing of our children, a step that would also avoid the need to take more precious time from learning, and save taxpayers money.

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