.4 bump in Chicago tests scores 'phenomenal' says Brizard
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| Dizzy with success |
While Rahm and Brizard become delirious over a slight bump in ACT scores, Bob Schaeffer helps us understand why, "the stagnant trend in ACT college readiness scores just released is yet another piece of evidence that test-driven K-12 education in the U.S. is a sweeping, expensive failure."
According to the Sun-Times, Chicago’s average ACT score "soared" to its highest level in at least 11 years, jumping from 17.2 last year to 17.6. That’s still well shy of the 18 generally considered minimally acceptable and the 20 CPS officials have used as a goal.
Emanuel called the scores "great news," while his Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard said the growth was “phenomenal.” Brizard added, “I won’t take credit. It belongs to my teachers and principals.’’ -- Sun-TimesThanks for reiterating the obvious J.C.
Neither Rahm nor Brizard everr mentioned the widening of the so-called "achievement gap" among white,
Raise your hand
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| Great fun mixed with some serious politics at last night's Raise Your Hand Coalition fund-raiser at the Heartland Cafe. (Sarah-Ji Fotógrafa) |
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| Should-be mayor, Miguel del Valle and Don Washington dialogue at Mayoral Tutorial. (Sarah-Ji Fotógrafa) |