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Jason Stanford is a syndicated columnist, and a regular contributor to the Austin American-Statesman.
Articles by Jason Stanford
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Mute the Messenger
When Dr. Walter Stroup showed that Texas’ standardized testing regime is flawed, the testing company struck back.
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Accentuate the Negative