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League Education Positions- High Stakes Testing Consensus
1. Observe a problem;
2. Study a problem and discuss all sides of an issue;
3. Reach member consensus on what needs to be done followed by the board officially adopting a position;
4. Action which can include public information meetings, letters, phone calls and meeting with those making decisions about an issue;
5. Litigate if all else fails and citizens' rights have been severely harmed.
After study, discussion and consensus, the League has adopted the following positions related to Education:
We are in the process of learning more about the issue of assessment in Pennsylvania schools. Some of the standardized testing is mandated by federal regulations and some is required by the PA Department of Education. We need to understand
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