State releases first education scores from new test

HARTFORD – The first results from Connecticut’s new standardized Smarter Balanced exams appear mixed. While more students than expected are excelling at English language arts, the scores show a need for improvement in math.
While the math scores matched state estimates, Education Commissioner Dianna Wentzell said Friday there’s “significant room for improvement” and announced a new council to assist teachers.
This year, the Smarter Balanced tests replaced the Connec