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EDITORIAL: Student Testing Opt-Outs

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jun 23, 2015 0

THERE IS WIDESPREAD dissatisfaction among students and parents nationwide concerning state-mandated student testing. Students and parents point to the fact that extensive testing causes stress and anxiety; school administrators drive home…

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The AAPS M-STEP Student Testing Opt-Out Controversy

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jun 23, 2015 0

by Donna Iadipaolo JEFF GAYNOR IS what you might call the epitome of a veteran teacher. Gaynor has worked for the Ann Arbor Public Schools for more than 30 years: 20 years as an elementary teacher and the last 17 years at Clague Middle…