Dolezalek, Holly

Discusses standardized testing in schools and the controversy about its value as a tool, the history of testing, standards, and scoring, the No Child Left Behind Act, the effects on teaching, cheating among students and teachers, and public opinion about the topic.

Chronicles the global financial crisis of 2008, detailing causes, major events, key persons, and the aftermath. Includes photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further reading sources.