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Get ready, go. >> pencils down. >> comps are every six weeks to see how much the students are retaining. levon off takes the test in a one on one environment. >> you have to put what comes after that number. >> what we don't need is more tests that do drill and kill. >> what is the title of this graph? >> what is drill and kill mean? >> it basically means an emphasis and focus on memorization, repetition. it does not make you a critical thinker or evoke creativity. >> we definitely drill, we don't kill. >> levon, there you go. >> mahmoud says the constant testing is a way to see how much the c...

>> the other cowboys say, let's see if a horse -- >> good job. >> touched -- >> no, that word is -- look at that word, try it out. >> his. >> stop. so close, so close, levon. you did really well. you got to 2 1/2 minutes so we had to stop. but i love the effort. you're working hard, you're right there. you're doing really well. how do you think you're doing in the class or in school overall? >> good. >> he's still well below grade level, but just the improvement and the ability for him to sound out words is very important. we keep the standards where they are and we just try to push him. >> do...

So he stays on that track, he will definitely be at grade level by the end of 3rd grade. >> and his behavior? >> he doesn't have many issues except for when he's frustrated with academics. that's just his competitive spirit, wanting to do well. >> two minutes. >> that spirit is one reason he's being promoted. >> if we held him back, it might impact the way he feels about himself. i don't know if that would be good for him. >> i think he did great. he was where he was at, he would still be struggling or even worser than he is now. >> public schoolteacher robert miller disagrees. >> developmenta...

Swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing or swallowing, stop taking cialis and get medical help right away. ask your doctor about cialis for daily use and a 30-tablet free trial. >> jon: we're hearing an emotional story and a couple married 65 years who recently died just hours apart. their family says the two met back in 3rd grade and had been together ever since. the couple was living together at a nursing home in ohio when earlier this month their children told their father that his wife's health was quickly deteriorating. dad had a sleepless night and a sudden calm a...

Appropriate resolution which is the university has apologized. they said they are going to discipline the supervisor that was with this associated student's group. they showed campus tours because is he still under their purview. and it was improper to tell her to remove the cross so she can carry the cross. why is this happening to begin with? she has a first amendment freedom of expression for her religion. why? >> bill: i don't know if improper is the right word. it's outrageous. >> it's unconstitutional. here is another word for you. >> bill: if you want to put a cross or star of david or ...