Twitter Book Club: @alfiekohn (2004) What Does It Mean To Be Well Educated? - Two:4

Two: Standards and Testing
4. confusing Harder with Better

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"high scores are often a sign of lowered standards—a paradox rarely appreciated by those who make, or report on, education policy." Kohnless than a minute ago via Twittelator Favorite Retweet Replyanderscj
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