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The test tyranny

I’ve been hearing the term “high-stakes testing” for several years, but my brain had just filed it away with a ton of other education jargon. Made little sense. Had little relevance.                   Then I read about the Regents math test, and I got it. And just retched.                   One of our children — now grown […]

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Reader Feedback 5.28.03

Defending the war In regard to your response to Mr. Pritchard in the May 7 issue: Many of your statements are without merit.                   First: The war was not a violation of the UN Charter and other international agreements. The UN Charter allows for self defense. And the prior UN resolution, passed without dissent, stated […]

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