I like learning about this topic, I'm so happy to see reply posts on this thread. I got not much to add, but questions. Like, on what ground can parents/teachers make a change? Have we seen any good news about these opinions/protests from politicians/educators/PTAs, anything? If one state is doing better with funding and standardized testing scores, certainly another state can learn from it. Has any state changed the tide at all?

Another question is, how do kids feel about it? Too much pressure for some kids? Computers, I say we need more discussion with the provider, tech people/giants, right? Educators/State board are just middle men, if parents feel political unfairness on the educational field, I'd listened to Michael Moore, or anyone with world wide view, it is also important to educate dumb parents, their brains are standardized way too much by now if you know what I mean. Democracy ain't easy, let's keep it alive and well.