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FairTest fights extinction in high-test era.(Brief article)
FairTest, a watchdog of the standardized testing industry, is facing tough times. The Massachusetts non-profit group is the top critic of the country's testing companies and their standardized tests. But with the No Child Left Behind law in full swing, standardized testing is a dominant force.
FairTest's success is remarkable. When it first listed schools not requiring the SAT for admission in 1987, there were 51. Today there are 730, including some top ones.
"With NCLB, a lot of people feel the debate is over," said Monty Neill, director of FairTest. "The attitude seems to be, 'Testing is so pervasive, what's the point?'" He said ...
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