Federal law requires annual testing of students in grades three through eight and 11, and mandates that states report the scores to the public. (k-12daily.org)
When asked how American students rank among developed countries on international tests of student achievement, their responses are, on average, very close to our actual ranking. (educationnext.org)
More standardized testing of students, more data collection from teachers, more purchasing of educational reform materials and we can expect more punitive actions towards teachers and schools. (indypendent.org)