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Dates: during 2000-2000
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When the Olympic torch bobs up the Opera House steps on Games eve, the two will blur even more. Schofield, for one, doesn't see why the Olympic ideals of "faster, higher, stronger" can't also apply to the arts: "We can measure our performance against the world's best...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Arts Take Their Mark | 9/13/2000 | See Source »

TENNESSEE School funding and teachers' jobs hinge on student performance on state tests. One middle school replaced study hall with test-prep sessions

Author: /time Magazine | Title: School Testing: No More Nap Time | 9/11/2000 | See Source »

BREATHING UNEASY Those nasal strips athletes wear to boost their performance may not be up to snuff. The theory is that the strips, which hold open nasal passages, allow more oxygen to get to hard-working muscles. Not so, according to a small study. The results, disputed by strip manufacturers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Your Health: Sep. 11, 2000 | 9/11/2000 | See Source »

In the past few years, we have seen the enormous benefits that flow to disadvantaged students because of the information provided by state tests. Those who fall behind are now getting extra instruction in after-school classes and summer programs. In their efforts to improve student performance, states are increasing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Defense of Testing | 9/11/2000 | See Source »

Performance in education means the mastery of both knowledge and skills. This is why it is reasonable to test teachers to make sure they know their subject matter, as well as how to teach it to young children. And this is why it is reasonable to assess whether students are...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Defense of Testing | 9/11/2000 | See Source »

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