Note: This post has been updated from an earlier version to correct links that were incorrect, or had errors. Photo Credit: lunch note on flickr photosharing In my first part, I discussed how students could under-perform on a high stakes test, like the California High School Exit Exam ,in a way that has nothing to […]

Photo Credit: Monopoly Justice on flickr photosharing In my first part, I discussed how students could under-perform on a high stakes test, like the California High School Exit Exam, in a way that has nothing to do with their true ability or knowledge. That’s students, it was an article on excessive bonuses that caught my […]

Photo Credit: Rorschach Test 1 on flickr photosharing As I’ve shared already, it’s testing season. This is the second year I’ve been a prep teacher, and therefore not had a specific group of students whose scores I was “tied” to. I’ve also noted that I’m not feeling as angry, stressed, annoyed this testing season, and […]

Image Source: Vermont by gothamschools, on Flickr In the aftermath of the Save Our Schools March, we now need to face which direction and what actions we will be taking in the future. My advice to the organizers was that much of the action is happening locally, and while reformers have a “national” plan and […]

Quote of the Day: “The kids won’t have room to breathe.” California State Superintendent of Instruction Tom Torlakson sharing about a third grade class he visited that will go from 25 to 33 students Whew! It was a hot, sweaty day of work, with almost 200 teachers crammed into the Education Committee room, and a […]