Collateral Damage

In "Collateral Damage," authors Sharon Lynn Nichols and Sharon L. Nichols delve deep into the impact of high-stakes testing on the American education system. Published by Harvard Educational Publishing Group in 2007, this compelling nonfiction work spans 252 pages and draws on extensive research to highlight the detrimental effects of such testing practices. Nichols and Berliner meticulously document and categorize the ways in which high-stakes assessments undermine the core purposes and ideals of public education in the United States. This thought-provoking book not only offers a fresh perspective on a critical issue but also serves as powerful ammunition for those who oppose high-stakes testing. Whether you're an educator, policymaker, or concerned parent, "Collateral Damage" is essential reading for anyone invested in the future of education.