Monday, July 19, 2010

Eduwonk � Blog Archive � Long Gates

Eduwonk � Blog Archive � Long Gates


Long Gates


Cut Ups

It would be nice to think New York is the only state with this problem, but it’s not. A lot of states have been using sleight of hand on tests and proficiency rates to make themselves look better than they are. It’s part of the whole pathology in education governance around looking good rather than doing well.
You’re hearing a lot of excited chatter about how common standards will make this problem go away. That’s