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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Schools Matter: Over 230 Texas School Systems Pass Resolution to Rein In High Stakes Testing

Schools Matter: Over 230 Texas School Systems Pass Resolution to Rein In High Stakes Testing:

Over 230 Texas School Systems Pass Resolution to Rein In High Stakes Testing

It's only fitting that the most sustained and widespread effort to stop the abusive testing frenzy would come from Texas, which is, after all, the birthplace of testing on steroids and the home of the only former American president who cannot travel abroad for fear of being arrested as a war criminal. 

The post below is by TASA's Jenny LaCoste-Caputo:

Testing resolution continues to gain steam


In her blog for Education Week Diane Ravitch once again focuses on the revolution that's caught fire in Texas and resonated with so many school leaders, teachers, parents and students.

Ravitch posted a blog post Tuesday titled "Stalking the Vampire in Texas" where she not only talks