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Why this Seattle teacher opposes Common Core testing

Clip: 10/20/2015 | 6m 35s

Why this Seattle teacher opposes Common Core testing

In Seattle, protest against the Common Core test is catching on. Meet one high school teacher who has led a boycott against standardized tests as educational assessment, and who educates his students on their right to opt out. Gwen Ifill reports.

10/20/2015 | Rating NR

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