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Standardized test scores for Philadelphia schools plummet after stricter anti-cheating rules

cbsnews.com (8 months and 2 days ago)

Sep 22, 2012

More than 50 schools in the district under investigation for testing irregularities prompting stricter testing methods full story

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Standardized test scores for Philadelphia schools plummet after stricter anti-cheating rules

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