N.Y. Chancellor Tisch Sends Conflicting Message to School Leaders
N.Y. State Chancellor Meryll Tisch wrote an article about how NY State cannot slow down the implementation of the Common Core but she sent a very conflicting message. Read Full Post >
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May 15, 2013
April 10, 2013
School District Stands Up AGAINST Testing
Saratoga Springs City School District's board of education signed a resolution asking the New York State Education Department to limit the amount of state testing given to students at the same time parents around the country are choosing to opt out. Read Full Post >
April 03, 2013
Dear Parents: It's High-Stakes Testing Time
I have been trying to compose a letter to parents to capture the essence of high stakes testing, and I hope this clearly articulates the message. Read Full Post >
March 15, 2013
Really? Test Prep for Homework!
In an effort to give students an edge on high stakes, teachers are assigning test prep for homework which sends a really bad message. Read Full Post >
February 28, 2013
Are Schools Prepared for Online State Assessments?
High stakes testing has brought a new era of accountability and most states focus on what will happen when students, principals or teachers will cheat, so all of the educators who give the tests will be on edge the day these assessments go on-line. Read Full Post >
February 23, 2013
Are We Too Busy to Imagine...
With an increase in accountability, schools are losing the ability to offer students the opportunity to wonder. Read Full Post >
January 13, 2013
When Teachers Refuse to Give a High-Stakes Test
19 teachers from Garfield High School in Seattle refused to give a high stakes test. How do educators get policymakers to listen to their needs. Read Full Post >
January 13, 2013
What Would You Do If You Were U.S. Secretary of Education?
What would you do if you were the U.S. Secretary of Education? Read Full Post >
October 24, 2012
Flying Under the Radar... Field Testing in Schools
If we are to truly give our students a better education system, we first must get rid of a flawed system built on testing. This past week, many New York State students had to take field tests and my fourth grade students were one of the groups chosen. I'm sure it had nothing to do with this blog. I... Read Full Post >
August 25, 2012
The Two Faces of Growth Models?
When comparing the growth of a student from last year's test to the one they took this year (and keeping the same cut points) is like taking their time from running the mile on a rubberized track last year and expecting them to run the same time on a steeplechase track with a few water pits thrown i... Read Full Post >
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