The billion-dollar problem in education | Tanishia Lavette Williams
TED Talks Daily2 Mar 2024

The billion-dollar problem in education | Tanishia Lavette Williams

Standardized testing is deeply woven into the fabric of US education, but does it foster genuine learning? Educator Tanishia Lavette Williams sheds light on the racial biases, financial costs and limited effectiveness of this kind of testing — calling for a fundamental shift to prioritize teacher-led instruction and empower students.


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