National Resolution On High Stakes Testing – Yes, We want an end to the testing madness, but let’s not get carried away, here. Get it straight … « Continuing Change

National Resolution On High Stakes Testing – Yes, We want an end to the testing madness, but let’s not get carried away, here. Get it straight … « Continuing Change:

National Resolution On High Stakes Testing – Yes, We want an end to the testing madness, but let’s not get carried away, here. Get it straight …

by gatorbonbc

My response to a writer at Examiner.com — Piece entitled, “Killing the FCAT: Why not go all the way?” by Patricia Campion (Jun2 2, 2012) Link: http://www.examiner.com/article/killing-the-fcat-why-not-go-all-the-way

Mrs. Campion, This is a well written piece, but I disagree with your premise.
You write, “If we succeed in our endeavors, our children will become doctors, nurses, dentists, lawyers, police officers, firefighters EMTs and even nuclear cardiologists,  without ever having to suffer the indignity of being forced to pass a test to prove that they qualify to stand in that position.”
I must say – I disagree with you there.
While your argument makes sense, it is based on a presumption. I think that you are presuming that 

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