Published: July 23, 2001

NEWS TIP SHEET

CU-Boulder Experts Available to Comment on July 25 CSAP Results

Two testing experts from the CU-Boulder School of Education will be available to comment on the release of Colorado Student Assessment Program reading, writing, math and science test results for grades four to 10 on Wednesday, July 25.

Lorrie Shepard, dean of the School of Education and professor of education, can be reached Wednesday afternoon at (303) 492-8108. Shepard is frequently cited as a national authority on standardized testing and assessment and kindergarten readiness.

Robert Linn, distinguished professor of education who is a nationally recognized expert on testing issues, can be reached Wednesday afternoon at (970) 325-0161. Linn recently was named president-elect of the 23,000-member American Educational Research Association. He also serves as co-director of the National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards and Student Testing.

For further assistance call Greg Swenson in the CU-Boulder Office of News Services at (303) 492-3113.