Standards and Stress By Carlos Contreras
Imagine!!!
The flaws of high stakes tests Do not measure intelligence Alter teaching styles Rampant cheating
The cost 39.4 billion Emotional toll
What is the Solution End testing Peer evaluation Principal evaluation District evaluation
The Benifits Teachers can teach all subjects Free up money Puts the power into local hands
How do we help Write school district Write congress Write Senators Write president Spread the word
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