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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think they should just get rid of the SOLs and VGAs and other ridiculous test that provide little value and merely generate profit for testing companies. The idea of a verified credit is ridiculous, the kids passed the class or they didn’t. That is what we need to know. [/quote]

Other than AP classes with AP tests, there is no other way to verify that classes are actually teaching certain standards. They shouldn't have gotten rid of so many actually. I don't know why there was such a push back against those tests. They were easy. The teachers didn't have to come up with them. They ensured basic skills were taught. It was a complete overreaction..[/quote]

There is push back because Teachers teach to a ridiculous test that doesn’t actually measure anything useful. The tests hamper the ability to teach and line the pockets of specialized testing companies while dumbing down education. And they place ridiculous amounts of pressure on kids for no good reason.

The SOLs are a waste of time and money. The testing phase of leave no child behind has been a failure.[/quote]

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