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The Coalition of Essential Schools has adopted a position "opposing destructive testing and supporting the widespread adoption of multiple measures and performance-based assessments as more challenging and accurate demonstrations of student achievement." Part of the CES position paper reads: "We believe schools, teachers, and students themselves can and should be held accountable for their performance as assessed by high standards. However, we assert that standardized tests do not adequately reflect students' true proficiencies. Furthermore, an emphasis on such tests diverts scarce funds and energy away from the high quality teaching and resources that promote active engagement and critical thinking...." Read the entire statement at this link. If you agree, you can download an "action kit" and join the movement.

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