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State schools chief Tom Torlakson is calling for a complete revision of the state’s standardized testing system. On its face, moving from multiple choice questions, to essays that will require a better understanding of the material, makes sense, particularly for older students. A demonstrated ability to reason and write is far more important that regurgitating […]

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