Today’s Tests vs. “Better” Tests
I sent this letter to the editor (below) in response to Alan J. Borsuk’s article in the Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinal. In the article Professor Borsuk laments low standardized test scores and over testing and then simply (with the help of Marc Tucker, CEO and president of the National Center on Education and the Economy) offers […]
Parents Opting Out of Tests: What is Your Goal?
After doing a segment on the local Albuquerque news channel about refusing the state tests, I received a few responses. Most were questions or suggestions for the website, which were all very good. Then, I received a letter that was full of stuff I’ve heard over and over again, and to which I’ve responded too […]
Two-Headed Dragon of Education Policy
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2014 Educators’ Agenda
Begin a movement to create and fund Deliver for America, temporary driver pool to replace full-time drivers at FedEx. (See FedEx Celebrating Holidays with TFA Donations.) Call for a nation-wide evaluation of political leaders based on value added methods measuring their positive impact on the people they represent; standardized tests administered for every elected official should include […]
12-17-13 @ The Chalk Face
@ THE CHALK FACE: VAMboozled by Empty-Suit Leadership in SCVAMboozled by Empty-Suit Leadership in SC. via VAMboozled by Empty-Suit Leadership in SC.1 by plthomasedd / 25min 12-15-13 @ The Chalk Face@ THE CHALK FACE: Do you think charter schools “know how to do middle school really well?”According to DCPS Chancellor Kaya Henderson, charter schools “know how to do middle school really well.” When i