In North Carolina, for example, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools this spring field tested 52 (yes 52) new standardized tests, including four exams each for kindergartners and first-graders, and kids lost as much as a week of instruction. That won’t stop the district from adding even more tests next year, for art, music and physical education, and many teachers and parents fear that this is becoming the face of public education.From Valerie Strauss' April 18 blog.
Arguing for a teaching profession that would transform education, restore our goal of a free and meaningful public education for the next generation, and support the ideals of our democracy.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Just Sayin...
In case you thought my last blog was overkill:
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The hits just keep on a-comin'. Don't they?
ReplyDeleteHave a great holiday weekend, Mary. And know that I'm a faithful reader.