Friday, March 18, 2011

Schools Matter: A new task force on testing

Schools Matter: A new task force on testing

A new task force on testing

A new task force: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/eceb2868fa924fd591aad5ee6058d636/TN--Education-Task-Force/

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — U.S. Sens. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee and Michael Bennet of Colorado plan to introduce a bill to establish a national task force to examine regulations and testing governing public schools.

The national task force will make recommendations for policy makers to reduce regulatory compliance and improve the quality of assessment systems.

The senators are also planning Thursday to announce a working group that will study the regulations and assessment systems in Colorado and Tennessee to determine effectiveness. The group will include Education