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McColskey, Wendy; McMunn, Nancy – Phi Delta Kappan, 2000
Short-term fixes may boost test scores without improving learning. Schools focused on higher standards and instructional reform should reorganize and condense state, district, and national standards; adopt a "less is more" approach; support collaborative improvement efforts; and link assessment to a high-quality learning environment.…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, High Stakes Tests, Program Implementation
