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Do state education proficiency tests make the grade?

January 17, 2008/

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

Full Story: http://www.stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=272382

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