What Happens When We Only Use Standardized Measures In Testing of Bilingual and Minoritized Students?
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What Happens When We Only Use Standardized Measures In Testing of Bilingual and Minoritized Students?

Standardized tests for speech and language production often reflect norms based on English-speaking, predominantly white children, which can lead to inaccurate assessments for bilingual children and those of color. This approach risks marginalizing diverse communicators and reinforces a monolingual white standard, highlighting the need for more inclusive evaluation methods.