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To test—or not to test: Is there really any question?

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In the best of times, the STAAR dictates (steals?) valuable instructional minutes by being the driving force of instruction - rather than the students being at the core of educational policy and practice. In the best of times, the STAAR demeans and demoralizes students who are differently abled, differently cultured, and/or differently gifted. In the best of times, the onus of the STAAR beats down the most dedicated of teachers - the teachers who are in this business to change lives, to teach lifelong learning, and to nurture the child who is, indeed, tomorrow's leader. ...and these are NOT the best of times. In ...

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