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Standards-based testing is a major issue impacting public education around the world. Educational publications and daily newspapers cite instances where schools are accredited, or other instances where teams of educators are being assigned to failing schools, to suggest changes for improving student learning and subsequent test scores. In some instances, the state government has taken control of poorly performing schools.

Department of Education reports are also comparing urban, suburban, and rural schools within states. State and national governments are increasing th