Bush, Obama focus on standardized testing leads to 'opt-out' parent movement - The Wash... - 0 views
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“Over the last couple of years, they’ve turned this one test into the all and everything,”
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They argue that the exams cause stress for young children, narrow classroom curricula, and, in the worst scenarios, have led to cheating because of the stakes involved — teacher compensation and job security.
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In some states, as much as half of a teacher’s job evaluation is now determined by student scores on standardized tests.
