A Dark Day for New York
Does anyone seriously believe that teachers in New York state will dare to stop teaching to the test? How many will be fired if they take that risk? Read Full Post >
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February 21, 2012
February 14, 2012
I May be Wrong ... But I Doubt It*
When will we stop worrying about our own organizational fiscal et al condition for a few days and call for united action? Read Full Post >
February 14, 2012
Desperate Times in Cleveland and Ohio
The leaders of one of the most economically depressed and racially segregated cities in the nation have decided that the answer to its problems is to fire teachers, close public schools, expand the number of charters, and possibly to expand the voucher program as well. Read Full Post >
February 12, 2012
Flunking 3rd Graders is Not an Intervention
It may surprise a lot of you, but I am a great reading teacher. It could be because I was a great reader and loved reading everything I got my hands on. It could be because I had great education professors who taught me how to teach reading through phonics and whole language. It could even be that I... Read Full Post >
February 10, 2012
NCLB Waivers: Implications for Testing, Standards Implementation
The ten states who have won NCLB waivers outline plans to implement college- and career-ready standards. Read Full Post >
February 09, 2012
Think Tank Raises Alarm of Federal Overreach Into Curriculum
In a new white paper, the Pioneer Institute suggests that the U.S. Department of Education may be violating prohibitions against a federally dictated curriculum. Read Full Post >
February 09, 2012
Kentucky Postpones Ending Read-Aloud Accommodation on State Tests
The state is putting off a change to its state testing program that would have cut back on the use of readers on reading tests for some students with disabilities. Read Full Post >
February 08, 2012
Study: Parents, Teachers Favor Formative Over Summative Tests
A survey of parents, teachers and district administrators shows that they find more value in formative tests than summative ones, but also shows a lot of confusion about various types of tests. Read Full Post >
February 06, 2012
Testing? No, No Testing, No Matter What
Anthony Herrera could become ill if he takes high-stakes tests, his mother said, and he was discriminated against because he wouldn't take them. An investigation found he wasn't the victim of discrimination, but Anthony won't take the tests this year, anyway. Read Full Post >
February 03, 2012
Kentucky Eliminates 'Read-Aloud' Assistance on State, National Exams
The state board of education banned the use of readers on some state tests, whether that means people or computer software that read text aloud, an accommodation used by some students with disabilities, who also use this kind of help in class every day. Read Full Post >
