Los Angeles Teachers Boycott Tests
Sep 16th, 2009 • Category: Education, Nation & WorldIn the spring of 2009, many Los Angeles teachers refused to submit the results of students’ standardized tests to the school district.
In the spring of 2009, many Los Angeles teachers refused to submit the results of students’ standardized tests to the school district.
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