From Sharon Antia:
Another true story from the burbs.

Parent 1: We need to minimize the amount of standardized tests and free up teachers and students to be more creative and teaching to be more holistic.

Parent 2: Oh that doesn't happen here.  Our teachers are free to teach as they see fit.

Parent 1: Are you kidding, teachers spend far too much time teaching kids to take the tests!

Parent 2: O no, that is only in the inner city and those kids need that.  They are doing much better as a result.