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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>A reporter has asked whether the economic downturn has led
any districts to cut back on testing (e.g. interim or benchmark tests), or
states perhaps to cut back on non-nclb mandated testing. I have not heard of
any, but sure would be interested in hearing of any instances now or in the
future. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Please respond directly to me at <A
href="mailto:monty@fairtest.org">monty@fairtest.org</A>. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Monty Neill, Ed.D.<BR>Deputy Director<BR>FairTest<BR><A
href="mailto:monty@fairtest.org">monty@fairtest.org</A><BR>857-350-8207 x 101;
fax 857-350-8209<BR>15 Court Square, Ste 820<BR>Boston, MA 02108-9939<BR><A
href="http://www.fairtest.org">http://www.fairtest.org</A><BR>Donate: <A
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