Many schools in Pennsylvania are preparing for federally-mandated standardized tests, despite the concerns of some educators and state lawmakers.Some say testing is an unnecessary burden this school year.Tasha Miller said her daughter hasn t stepped foot in a Harrisburg school in more than a year and will soon be taking standardized tests. If my daughter felt like she s not ready to take the tests, I can only imagine how other kids feel, she said.State lawmakers unsuccessfully petitioned the federal government to waive standardized testing requirements.Chris Lilienthal, with the Pennsylvania State Education Association, said many school districts moved the PSSA exams from April to May. He said many teachers are worried about losing time in the classroom for exams. It s been such a difficult year not having as much time in the classroom, whether it s been remote instruction or hybrid, Lilienthal said.The Derry Township School District said its middle school students will take t