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Teacher Sam Brower leads a class at an alternative learning environment for students who are not taking the state standardized exams this week. Brower said that his lesson tries to teach about discrimination through a Dr. Seuss book.

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Testing Company Has to Pay $20.7 Million in Fines for Problems with STAAR Exams

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Testing Company Has to Pay $20.7 Million in Fines for Problems with STAAR Exams

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