New tests planned for Michigan 8th graders

LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) – The Detroit News is reporting that changes are in the offing for the state’s testing program for 8^th graders. The report indicated that the current test, the M-STEP, will be replaced by the College Board’s PSAT 8/9 Test. State education officials are confident that the new exam will prepare students better for college exams…