The Standardized Test Game

Games People Play Podcast

Apr 28, 201601:05:35Games & Hobbies

We're joined by special guest designer Evan Rowland to talk about the controversial history of standardized testing in the United States. With an extended D&D metaphor from Alanna, who has never played D&D.

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