Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics â Week of 4.4.21 Critics routinely complain about high-stakes testing in public schools. It’s too much pressure on students, they argue. Teachers often “teach the test” because poor scores by their students could impact their jobs. All of that is true. So, it’s understandable why many parents and students cheered Richard Corcoran. Provided 2021 high school graduates have already qualified for a diploma, school districts, and charter schools can waive state testing requirements for those students. That’s a good move, considering ...