<p>I am a student in Massachusetts and there's a reason why the greater Boston area has such a large population. The public schools around here are fabulous. The MCAS test consumes 1 week at end of sophomore year, but I have never had a teacher who taught to it. The MCAS system is neither oppressive nor does it really interfere with the education.</p>
<p>Standardized testing is just one facet of school. For you to decide to not live in a particular state due to its testing requirements is absurd.</p>