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    Back to School, Back to Testing

    August 27, 2012

      We hope everyone is having a great first day of school!

      Here’s what we’re hearing about this year’s tests. As you’ll see, we have a lot of work to do to roll back the testing madness.

      Please keep us posted about the testing and test prep in your schools.

       

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