The Standardized Testing Conundrum: A Crisis Looming in Higher Education The debate over standardized testing has been contentious for years, with some colleges suspending consideration of test scores in application decisions.
However, a recent incident at Brown University highlights a more insidious problem: the consequences of abandoning standardized testing and embracing a new normal that prioritizes shortcuts over rigor and intellectual curiosity.
A professor of economics at Brown, Roberto Serrano, was forced to adapt his teaching methods after a violent incident on campus.