It’s only ever been used to tear chunks out of public school funding so private firms can feast, and to re-implement segregation by starving “under performing” (minority) schools of resources.
The old “the purpose of a system is what it does”
In a socialist society, standardized testing could be useful, but as it is its purpose Is to segregate schools and steal money from children’s education.
The old “the purpose of a system is what it does”
In a socialist society, standardized testing could be useful, but as it is its purpose Is to segregate schools and steal money from children’s education.
But you see, you can tell it’s a great idea because of how much american education has improved in the last few decades!
I also love to bring this point up when talking about antidepressants.