The California state legislature passed a bill this week that ushers in new standardized tests for public school students. It's based on the new "Common Core" standards, and it reduces the number of tests students will take this spring.
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The idea of taking fewer tests will probably sound pretty awesome to kids out there. But parents? They could have a reason to be a little worried.
KPCC's education reporter Annie Gilbertson joins us to explain.