Indianapolis schools encounter more ISTEP glitches

  • Comments
  • Print
Listen to this story

Subscriber Benefit

As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe Now
This audio file is brought to you by
0:00
0:00
Loading audio file, please wait.
  • 0.25
  • 0.50
  • 0.75
  • 1.00
  • 1.25
  • 1.50
  • 1.75
  • 2.00

Indianapolis students trying to complete standardized tests that already have been delayed by technical issues have encountered more problems.

Indianapolis Public Schools spokesman John Althardt said the district experienced a disruption in testing Monday and had to suspend the exam until the system came back online around noon.

Testing across the state was suspended for two days earlier this month after test administrator CTB/McGraw-Hill experienced disruptions. Computer screens froze and forced many students to log in repeatedly.

McGraw-Hill Education spokesman Brian Belardi says Monday's outage lasted about 10 minutes and was caused by a technical issue.

He didn't know whether any other school districts were affected.

The disruptions have raised concerns about the validity of this year's scores. Indiana Schools Superintendent Glenda Ritz said the state will meet with CTB/McGraw-Hill and may have a third party weigh in.

CTB/McGraw Hill has a $95 million contract with the state.

Testing is scheduled to end Friday.

Please enable JavaScript to view this content.

Story Continues Below

Editor's note: You can comment on IBJ stories by signing in to your IBJ account. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. Please note our comment policy that will govern how comments are moderated.

Get the best of Indiana business news. ONLY $1/week Subscribe Now

Get the best of Indiana business news. ONLY $1/week Subscribe Now

Get the best of Indiana business news. ONLY $1/week Subscribe Now

Get the best of Indiana business news. ONLY $1/week Subscribe Now

Get the best of Indiana business news.

Limited-time introductory offer for new subscribers

ONLY $1/week

Cancel anytime

Subscribe Now

Already a paid subscriber? Log In

Get the best of Indiana business news.

Limited-time introductory offer for new subscribers

ONLY $1/week

Cancel anytime

Subscribe Now

Already a paid subscriber? Log In

Get the best of Indiana business news.

Limited-time introductory offer for new subscribers

ONLY $1/week

Cancel anytime

Subscribe Now

Already a paid subscriber? Log In

Get the best of Indiana business news.

Limited-time introductory offer for new subscribers

ONLY $1/week

Cancel anytime

Subscribe Now

Already a paid subscriber? Log In