Should kids opt out of standardized tests?
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"A group with the seemingly paradoxical name of United Opt Out National is holding a convention in Denver this weekend, encouraging parents to keep their children from taking standardized tests in school," writes NPR reporter Alan Greenblatt.
"So far, their numbers are small. But educators and policymakers who rely on the tests are starting to get nervous," he adds.
Today's Question: Should kids opt out of standardized tests?
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