Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
S02E12 Standardized Testing
American students are subjected to an overwhelming number of tests. John Oliver delves into the effects of standardized testing on school funding and the widening achievement gap, highlighting the absurd expectations placed on children, including the likelihood of them feeling nauseous during the process.
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