NAPLAN scheduling during Ramadan concerns educators in Australia

Muslim educators are concerned that scheduling NAPLAN exams during Ramadan disadvantages students. This marks the second consecutive year the tests coincide with the holy month, impacting students' energy and concentration levels due to fasting. The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority has advised schools to schedule tests early in the day to support fasting students. However, educators argue that the responsibility for accommodating religious observance should not fall solely on schools. As Ramadan dates shift annually, future NAPLAN scheduling may conflict with significant Islamic holidays, complicating logistics for schools. Educators emphasize the need for better consideration of cultural diversity in educational policies.