If the standardized education reform industry is the Goliath of our times, then Christopher Tienken is our David. Tienken fearlessly dissects the flawed arguments that undergird the destructive standardization regimen engulfing public schools and de-humanizing teaching and learning. This book is a must read for those teachers, administrators, board members, legislators and parents who have searched for ways to rebut the argument that standardized curricula and assessments are the antidote for failing schools. Defying Standardization is the critical turning point to restoring sanity and humanity in public education.