From: Teaching Tolerance [TeachingTolerance@newsletter.tolerance.org]
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 12:09 PM
To: waldman@mamkschools.org
Subject: Stereotypes & Tests
Teaching Tolerance newsletter
Feb. 22, 2007

Stereotypes and Test Scores
Why subtle changes in test environments can improve standardized test scores among students of color and girls

The ABCs of Testing Season
This edition of the ABCs offers tools and ideas to help teachers and students get through the grueling and seemingly unrewarding weeks of mandated testing.

Parenting: Testing and Young Children
As the testing frenzy targets children of progressively younger ages, parent Jennifer Holladay seeks guidance on how tests can help, and hurt.

March is Women's History Month
Generations of women have fought and sacrificed to have a place at the table and to have a voice. While women have made great strides, full equality has yet to arrive.

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