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Rethinking Standardized Education
This chapter critiques the growing reliance on standardized testing in the education system, illuminating its adverse effects on learning and student well-being. It promotes alternative educational approaches, like those seen in schools such as Alpha School and Sudbury Valley, which prioritize creativity and self-directed learning over traditional metrics of success. The discussion encourages a reevaluation of educational goals, urging parents and stakeholders to consider the broader implications of college preparation and the importance of nurturing children's overall development.