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.

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