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This week on Let's Talk Schools, Brian and Samantha dive into a topic every parent, teacher, and student knows all too well: tests and assessments. From classroom quizzes to universal screeners to the big ones like the SAT and Georgia Milestones — what do they all really mean? They're joined by Kim Richards, the district's Director of Assessment, and Dr. Oliver 'Opie' Blackwell, principal of Centennial High School, to break it all down. Whether you're a parent trying to decode testing season, a student feeling overwhelmed, or just curious about how assessments shape education, this episode gives you clarity, real talk, and expert insight.
By Brian Noyes & Samantha MaxeyThis week on Let's Talk Schools, Brian and Samantha dive into a topic every parent, teacher, and student knows all too well: tests and assessments. From classroom quizzes to universal screeners to the big ones like the SAT and Georgia Milestones — what do they all really mean? They're joined by Kim Richards, the district's Director of Assessment, and Dr. Oliver 'Opie' Blackwell, principal of Centennial High School, to break it all down. Whether you're a parent trying to decode testing season, a student feeling overwhelmed, or just curious about how assessments shape education, this episode gives you clarity, real talk, and expert insight.