TED: The billion-dollar problem in education | Tanishia Lavette Williams

The video discusses the history and impact of standardized assessments in the U.S., highlighting their role in education and the negative effects on students and teachers. It critiques the accountability and effectiveness of these tests and proposes alternative approaches to improve education quality. The speaker uses data visualization to analyze curriculum inequities and discusses the economic and social implications of testing. A call to action is made for stakeholders to prioritize standards over standardization and invest in more effective educational practices.

What role do standardized assessments play in the education system according to the text?

What historical context does the speaker provide regarding the origins of standardized assessments?

What are some of the negative consequences of high-stakes testing mentioned in the text?

How did the speaker describe the emotional impact of standardized testing on students?

In what ways does the speaker suggest that standardized assessments do not improve educational outcomes?

How does the speaker relate the concept of race to standardized assessments?

What alternative approach does the speaker propose for improving education?

What does the speaker mean by 'tinker thinkers' and why are they important?

What is the significance of the phrase 'Standards over standardization' in the context of the speaker's argument?

How does the speaker envision the role of teachers in the future of education?