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The following editorial appeared in the The State (Columbia, S.C.).
Evidently, it's not the big deal we thought it was, in terms of blood, sweat and tears.
The kids can hack it, and 98 percent to 99 percent of parents, teachers, professors and employers want to continue or, at least, continue with some adjustments.
So much for a reign of terror.
That's the word on higher academic standards and annual testing, according to Reality Check 2002, a project of Public Agenda and Education Week, released this week.
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