National Standards, Local Control
I believe that local educators should be told what to produce, and then they should be turned loose to do it. Read Full Post >
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March 04, 2013
March 01, 2013
Where We Disagree: Let's Discuss
How we conduct 12 or more years of our children's education is surely a sensitive topic, and hardly a trivial matter. Read Full Post >
February 26, 2013
Remediation Required of Students Who Don't Need It, Studies Say
New studies showing flawed use of placement tests could open the door to the common assessments. Read Full Post >
February 23, 2013
You Better Start Listening to Teachers
The MetLife American Teacher Survey presented insight into the problems with teacher job satisfaction, and the frustration that is building with the bureaucratic intrusions into the demands on teachers today. Read Full Post >
February 21, 2013
Survey: Washington 'Insiders' Pessimistic About Common Tests
A small group of Washington policy wonks says both assessment consortia are "on the wrong track" and predicts more states will drop out. Read Full Post >
February 20, 2013
Can Value-Added Models Handle the Transition to the Common Core?
Sociologist Aaron M. Pallas says that we may soon begin seeing wide descrepencies in student test scores across districts as a result of the Common Core State Standards. Read Full Post >
February 19, 2013
Florida Contemplates 'Backup' Tests for Common Core
State Commissioner Tony Bennett says a "Plan B" is necessary in case PARCC tests aren't ready in time. Read Full Post >
February 14, 2013
Report: Preventing, Detecting, and Responding to Cheating
A new report from the Institute of Education Sciences has recommendations for preventing, detecting, and responding to cheating and irregularities computer-based and regular standardized tests. Read Full Post >
February 14, 2013
Former Texas Chief Takes Anti-Common-Core Show on Road
Robert Scott shares his opposition to the Common Core State Standards with lawmakers in two other states. Read Full Post >
February 06, 2013
Competition vs. Collaboration
Does that mean that a school should refuse to participate in district-sponsored awards? I don't know. Maybe that dilemma offers a teachable moment. Read Full Post >
