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Pros and Cons of Standardized Testing

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More than half of the state’s school districts have switched from the MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) exams to PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers).

Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Mitchell Chester and MTA (Massachsuetts Teachers Association) President Barbara Madeloni discuss the pros and cons and what the differences are with WCAI's Mindy Todd

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Mindy Todd is the host and producer of <i>The Point</i> on WCAI which examines critical issues for Cape Cod and the Islands. She brings more than 40 years of experience in radio and television to WCAI.