> And focusing on standardized test scores almost always hurts poor students because it rewards families who can afford private test preparation. All the other

> And focusing on standardized test scores almost always hurts poor students because it rewards families who can afford private test preparation. All the other measures (extra-curricula, projects, presentations, reports, etc.) benefit richer family much more. Standardized test is the only thing poor students can work hard on without needing much help / resource from parents. The solution in the article [2] you cited is giving money to kids.