Standardized testing in schools often gets blamed for narrowing the curriculum, but I think it's the most objective way to measure student progress and hold teachers accountable. Without it, how would we compare outcomes across districts or identify struggling kids early? I've seen classrooms where grades were inflated because teachers feared parent complaints. Yes, the pressure is real, but the alternative—relying on subjective assessments—creates even more inequity and excuses. So, is the backlash against standardized tests really about student welfare, or just discomfort with being evaluated ourselves?