Two - thirds of the American public believes there is too much emphasis on standardized testing in the public schools of their community. (ascd.org)
The past decade has witnessed a proliferation of state standards and their associated tests in public schools in order to hold schools, teachers, and students accountable for learning outcomes and achievement. (citejournal.org)
By the way, over the next several years, I predict we'll learn these lessons about dysfunctional measurement all over again from the craze over testing in our public schools. (sciencemag.org)