The implementation of new and stressful standardized tests have become a waste of resources and talent for those students who will be forced to take them. The consequences of these exams is that our students are not focused on the material in each course but instead, they are memorizing test taking skills and tips for these exams. These tests are not a good measurement of students' capabilities in life and are an inaccurate portrayal of our states "intelligence." They are also an emotional toll for students, parents and even teachers as they provide more stress, agony, and anxiety than ever. STOP STANDARDIZED TESTS AND LET'S GET BACK TO LEARNING.



