10/04/2021
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"I share my colleagues' concern that this proposal that we're discussing would increase the deficit by $53.8 billion, put health benefits for 1 million hard-working individuals in jeopardy, and make ma..."
"We should also have a clear idea of how much classroom time is spent on preparing for and taking the standardized tests as opposed to instruction."
"A well-designed standardized test is one important tool among many that can help all of the stakeholders... understand how well individual students are doing."
"I'm hopeful that we can find a thoughtful path forward to fixing this law for all students, parents, teachers, administrators, and policymakers."