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NEA President says misuse of standardized tests must stop

No Child Left Behind (NCLB) has been a major factor in the proliferation of poor quality standardized tests. As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the flawed legislation and as Congress prepares to reauthorize the law, NEA is urging careful consideration of the fact that these tests are being used to make high-stakes decisions about students' and teachers' futures and have corrupted the pursuit of improving real learning and effective teaching.