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But Currently…

Too often, children and their parents are blamed for schools that are not working. Schools measure their accountability based on how students perform on single standardized tests. This limited view of accountability misses the point about what schools should be doing to prepare students for college completion and success in life. Competent, responsible citizens are more than just test takers. High-stakes, single measure indicators hurt children.