The Washington Post’s teaser for its online story says it all: “If you think Duncan was controversial, meet his successor.” The Post is referring, of course, to US Education Secretary Arne Duncan’s announcement earlier today that he is stepping down. And his successor, at least on an interim basis, is none other than former New York […]
Race to the Top
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Was the Atlanta education scandal inevitable?
The cheating scandal in the Atlanta public school system has shocked the nation, though it’s a little unclear why. Educators and parents concerned about overemphasis on high-stakes standardized tests have been predicting this kind of thing for years. Late last week we learned that Atlanta’s former superintendent, Beverly Hall, had been indicted on racketeering charges. […]
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Test anxiety
Rochester could join a number of schools around the country that forgo high-stakes standardized testing if the Rochester school board approves a policy proposed by board member Mary Adams. | The resolution will be voted on this month. | High stakes testing was a main feature of the No Child Left Behind law, and it […]
