Nikhil Goyal - The Tyranny of Testing

Nikhil Coil, author of 'Schools on Trial,' shares his experiences with the No Child Left Behind policy and its impact on education. He criticizes standardized testing for distorting intelligence measurement and advocates for alternative assessments like portfolios and performance-based tasks. He highlights the New York State Performance Standards Consortium as an example of progressive education. Nikhil calls for parents, students, and educators to opt out of standardized tests to promote genuine learning.

In what ways did the author's educational experience reflect the impact of government policies on classroom instruction?

What call to action does the author make regarding standardized testing?