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Testing Talk: A Weapon of Mass Distraction
The testing discussion: A Weapon of Mass DistractionStephen KrashenWe are invited to give our opinions about the content of common core tests on a website called "testing talk" (http://testingtalk.org). We are not invited to discuss whether we need the tests or for that matter whether we should have the common core. For those who haven't been paying attention, the common core will impo
Beware of STEM Fever
Sent to the Register-Guard, April 2, 2014Before Eugene's educators continue with their plans ("Leaders eye transforming academy to STEM school," April 1), they should know that a number of studies have concluded that there is no shortage of science-technology trained potential workers in the US.Rutgers University professor Hal Salzman has concluded that there are approximately three qual
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Adumbrationism and the Book Whisperer
There are 222 reviews of the Donalyn Miller's terrific Book Whisperer on Amazon. 182 gave it a "5"31 gave it a "4"8 gave it a "3"Nobody gave it a 2And HH gave it a 1Here is HH's review, followed by my comment, also posted on Amazon.Save yourself some time, March 16, 2014 By HH. "Great for novice teachers or anyone needing a refresher but more or less a culmina
Misinformed at the common core
Too many people remain misinformed about the common core. Here is the latest distortion.Alan Greenblatt just attacked the Opt-Out movement, saying that it is irresponsible and selfish. There are over 300 comments on the website. Greeenblatt and most of those who commented have no idea what is going on. His review appears at: > http://www.npr.org/2014/03/28/295270259/of-me-i-sing-americans-cons