Do state education proficiency tests make the grade?
| January 17, 2008 |  View for printing |
It’s hard to overestimate the importance of standardized tests in public schools today. Grade advancement, high school diplomas, teacher bonuses, principals’ jobs and school reputations can all hinge on whether a student picks the right answer.
So who creates the tests that carry so much weight?
By Pauline Vu, Stateline.org Staff Writer
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