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13 more charged in SAT cheating scandal

13 more charged in SAT cheating scandal

Students paid test-takers up to $3,600 to boost scores and their chances of getting into a top college, New York prosecutors said.

 

In Homework Revolt, School Districts Cut Back

In Homework Revolt, School Districts Cut Back

Schools are responding to concerns that high-stakes testing and competition for college have fueled a grind that does little to raise achievement.

 

Failure rate for AP tests climbing

Failure rate for AP tests climbing

A USA TODAY analysis reveals that more students are failing Advanced Placement tests -- but the number of students taking the ...

 

Test Results Show Persistent Gap in School Achievement

Between 2004 and last year, scores for young minority students increased on a federal test, but so did those of white students.

 

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