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The billion-dollar problem in education

Tanishia Lavette Williams · TED

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Standardized testing is deeply woven into the fabric of US education, but does it foster genuine learning? Educator Tanishia Lavette Williams sheds light on the racial biases, financial costs and limited effectiveness of this kind of testing — calling for a fundamental shift to prioritize teacher-led instruction and empower students.

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Institution
TED
Department
TED-Ed Educator Talks
Speaker
Tanishia Lavette Williams
Year
2024
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Teaching and learning
Source
TED
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