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    Hear Diane Ravitch Tell the Truth!

    March 23, 2013

      Diane Ravitch gave a great talk here in Charlotte this past Wednesday, with a major focus on the problems with high-stakes testing. It’s well worth watching. See it on YouTube, thanks to sponsor UNC Charlotte.

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