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Did Kansas Err In Going It Alone On Standardized Testing?

by Michael J. Petrilli, Robert Pondisciovia The Wichita Eagle
Thursday, March 10, 2016

A wise old African saying cautions: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

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Bad News Is Good News

by Michael J. Petrilli, Robert Pondisciovia Hoover Digest
Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Low test scores may be unwelcome, but they’re entirely necessary. Parents shouldn’t shoot the messenger.

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Don't Shoot The Test-Score Messenger, New Hampshire

by Michael J. Petrilli, Robert Pondisciovia Fosters.com
Sunday, January 10, 2016

Five long years ago, New Hampshire and more than 40 other states adopted tough new standards in reading and math, setting dramatically higher expectations for students in elementary and secondary schools.

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Petrilli: Mississippi Parents Finally Learning Truth

by Michael J. Petrilli, Robert Pondisciovia The Clarion-Ledger
Thursday, January 7, 2016

Five long years ago, Mississippi and more than 40 states adopted tough new standards in reading and math, setting dramatically higher expectations for students in elementary and secondary schools.

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Losing The Ability To Compare Academic Performance Across States

by Chester E. Finn Jr., Robert Pondisciovia EducationNext
Thursday, December 10, 2015

Our friend and colleague Mike Petrilli is right about many things, but he’s wrong to dismiss solid interstate comparisons of academic performance as a “nice to have,” not a “must-have.” 

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Proper Testing Brings Needed Dose Of Reality To Education

by Michael J. Petrilli, Robert Pondisciovia Albuquerque Journal
Monday, November 16, 2015

Five long years ago, New Mexico and more than 40 other states adopted tough new standards in reading and math, setting dramatically higher expectations for students in elementary and secondary schools.

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Don’t Shoot Test-Score Messenger

by Michael J. Petrilli, Robert Pondisciovia Shreveport Times
Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Five long years ago, Louisiana and more than 40 other states adopted tough new standards in reading and math, setting dramatically higher expectations for students in elementary and secondary schools.

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M-STEP Scores May Shock, But Don'T Shoot The Messenger

by Michael J. Petrilli, Robert Pondisciovia Michigan Live
Monday, November 9, 2015

Five long years ago, Michigan and more than 40 other states adopted tough new standards in reading and math, setting dramatically higher expectations for students in elementary and secondary schools.

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Michael Petrilli & Robert Pondiscio: Don't Shoot The Test-Score Messenger, North Dakota

by Michael J. Petrilli, Robert Pondisciovia Grand Forks Herald (ND)
Monday, November 9, 2015

Five long years ago, North Dakota and more than 40 other states adopted tough new standards in reading and math, setting dramatically higher expectations for students in elementary and secondary schools.

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Don't Blame The Test-Score Messenger, Oregon

by Michael J. Petrilli, Robert Pondisciovia Oregonian
Saturday, October 3, 2015

Five long years ago, Oregon and more than 40 other states adopted tough new standards in reading and math, setting dramatically higher expectations for students in elementary and secondary schools.

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