Eric Hanushek on Test-based Accountability, Federal Funding, and School Finance

Aug 10, 2009 · 01:03:08

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Hanushek discusses No Child Left Behind and charter schools.
The role of testing in measuring educational achievement is debated.
School finance, court systems, and improvement strategies are explored.

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