Updates from Garfield Teacher Action Against MAP
Just back from the well-attended press conference.
First up, the district response (partial):
Seattle Public Schools expects our teachers to administer all required tests, pursuant to our policies and procedures. Last fall, during an annual report to the Board on Nov. 28, it was agreed that the District would review the effectiveness of MAP testing. We look forward to hearing from our principals and teachers as part of that process. A report back to the Board is expected to be presented in the spring.
This response seems to indicate the district wants the teachers to continue giving the test BUT that MAP is going to be reviewed with a report to the Board by spring. Good news. We are now in the 5th year of MAP and it would seem a review would be in order.
The press conference was held with at least 25 Garfield teachers and staff in attendance as well as several
First up, the district response (partial):
Seattle Public Schools expects our teachers to administer all required tests, pursuant to our policies and procedures. Last fall, during an annual report to the Board on Nov. 28, it was agreed that the District would review the effectiveness of MAP testing. We look forward to hearing from our principals and teachers as part of that process. A report back to the Board is expected to be presented in the spring.
This response seems to indicate the district wants the teachers to continue giving the test BUT that MAP is going to be reviewed with a report to the Board by spring. Good news. We are now in the 5th year of MAP and it would seem a review would be in order.
The press conference was held with at least 25 Garfield teachers and staff in attendance as well as several