The hidden costs of standardized testing

Navigating emotional turmoil in high-poverty schools

I found myself ugly-crying on my way to work this week. The tears weren't triggered by any specific event but rather by a pervasive feeling of powerlessness. It's a sentiment many educators can relate to, particularly during testing season. We fake a smile for the “sake of our kids” and adorn our shirts with the cutest sayings from Pinterest and Etsy. Y…