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The PARCCing Jam

April 2, 2014
Click here for the full story about opting out of the PARCC field test.
Click here to see some opinions from students taking the PARCC exam.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click here to view the editorial “Opting in for the Future” by Editor in Chief by Abigail Cianciolo
Click here to view the opinion “NO PARCCing Zone” by Managing Editor Lauren Cullen

 

Click here to view the opinion piece “An unnecessary test change” by Business Manger Kai-Lou Yue in February

 

Click here to view the news story “New test might be PARCCing at WA” written by Business Manager Kai-Lou Yue in February
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