Human Growth and Development / Unit 7 HGD 0951 short lesson, about 20 seconds
High-Stakes Testing
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The idea
No Child Left Behind, in two thousand one, mandated regular testing; the Every Student Succeeds Act of twenty fifteen replaced it, with more flexibility.
In practice
Supporters citing information and accountability; critics citing teaching to the test and lost recess and arts.
Where people slip
Critics also cite inequitable resources, student stress and lower teacher agency; the course states both sides.
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