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Why some students are refusing to take the Common Core test

Clip: 3/11/2015 | 8m 17s

Testing for the new standards began in March, and some students have refused to take part.

Rebellion is brewing against the Common Core educational standards. Testing for the new standards began in March, and some students have refused to take part. Special correspondent for education John Merrow reports from New Jersey, where he talks to Common Core critics and supporters.

03/11/2015 | Rating NR

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