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Are High-Stakes Tests Corrupting Public Education?

After charges of systematic cheating on standardized testing by administrators and teachers a backlash is growing against standardized testing.

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By Warren Olney • Apr 5, 2013 • 50m Listen

From Atlanta, Georgia to El Paso, Texas to Los Angeles, California, there’ve been charges of systematic cheating on standardized testing by administrators and teachers. After 20 years of education “reform,” a backlash is growing. Is there such a thing as too much “accountability?” Does standardized testing have to be counterproductive?

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Kerry Cavanaugh

    editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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