As the tenth anniversary of NCLB has come and gone, both new and experienced educators continue to wrestle yearly with the standardized testing culture that has pervaded the educational experience of nearly every American child and teacher. Despite the requests for waivers to exempt certain states from NCLB, the majority of students and their teachers will go through a few weeks of testing mania this spring. This article presents some practical advice on how to get through it with the least pain and use the time after testing to assess what the students have learned more holistically than a multiple choice test can ever do. The author describes four tips teachers can use to help their students stay sane during testing season. Plus, learn how one can plan now for post-testing, holistic assessments in the classroom.