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    Okay, so does that mean each state can make changes to the curriculum? That doesn’t sound that bad to me… you’re essentially like a continent, and amendments to the curriculum could bring some benefits. But I guess the base standards still apply. The one thing I’d caution against, though, is the downgrading of problem-solving skills.

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      they can make changes to their curriculum, but if they can’t pass the standardized tests, they risk losing funding (or having the feds come in to run the school). so, most teach largely to the lowest common denominator.

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        they can make changes to their curriculum, but if they can’t pass the standardized tests, they risk losing funding (or having the feds come in to run the school). so, most teach largely to the lowest common denominator.

        Yup pretty bad. Once again, this explains my reasoning in the OP.

        Thank you!

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          Oh, for sure. Those of us that can think for ourselves here have been going nuts for decades!

          We’re also very sorry for the damage done by our fellow citizens and leaders.