[K12OSN] end-of-grade computer competency testing

[Jimmy Schwankl]

Hey folks in education,

Mini-survey.

Those of you who have made it to the point where you are a Linux only 
school.... or at least are using Linux to teach word processing, 
spreadsheet, and database.

Are any of you having to take state mandated end-of-year computer 
competency tests to show proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, 
and database?  If so, is your state offering the test in generic 
formats? Do they offer it in OpenOffice format? Or do they only have it 
in proprietary formats?  If proprietary, how have you dealt with that.  
Specifically, have you had any problems testing when the test is in MS 
formats.  Also, how did you deal with the database portions of the 
test?

Thanks for the input.  Feel free to email me directly if you'd rather 
not take up list space for this thread.

Peace,
Jimmy Schwankl

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