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For better or for worse, these organizations have had
influence in encouraging High Stakes testing or have position
statements about the use of High Stakes testing. Have an
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Achieve,
Inc.
A bipartisan, non-profit organization formed in 1996 by
governors and corporate CEOs who demand:
High Academic Standards
Tests to Measure those Standards
Accountability
Citizens
for Excellence in Education
(A division of National Association of Christian
Educators)
Works for academic excellence and traditional moral values in
public schools.
National
Education Goals Panel
Bipartisan and intergovernmental body of federal and state
officials created in July 1990 to assess and report on state
and national progress toward achieving National Education
Goals. It has been dissolved "pursuant to
Congressional mandate" although the website is
operational. It is no longer being updated or
maintained.
National
PTA
Oldest and largest volunteer association in the United
States working exclusively on behalf of children and youth.
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Ohio
Business Roundtable
As stated on the website: "The BRT's
mission is to apply the knowledge, experience and insight of
its CEO members, working in partnership with public leaders,
to solve complex problems affecting Ohio's overall social and
economic vitality....Much of the BRT's advocacy is focused on
technology-driven economic growth and standards-based
education. In 2001, the BRT established Battelle
for Kids as a 501c3 affiliate to carry out
its education reform agenda."
The
Business Roundtable (National)
As stated on the website: "The Roundtable is
committed to advocating public policies that ensure vigorous
economic growth, a dynamic global economy, and the
well-trained and productive U.S. workforce essential for
future competitiveness." Search for different
Education Policies. See here
for their Taskforce on Education and the Workplace.
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Websites on Testing
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