Standardized Testing (S02E12)
S02E12
American students are subjected to an overwhelming number of tests. John Oliver delves into the effects of standardized testing on school funding and the widening achievement gap, highlighting the absurd expectations placed on children, including the likelihood of them feeling nauseous during the process.
Show
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Episode
S02E12
Air Date
May 03, 2015
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