Testing Reform in the News -- August 30 - September 10, 2012
A spate of excellent opinion columns in the past week. In reaction to many journalists' queries about the Chicago teachers strike, we are explaining how this work stoppage fits into the growing national resistance to failed, top-down, test-driven educational policies.
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A True Grassroots Groundswell Has Begun
http://education.nationaljournal.com/2012/09/calling-all-advocates.php
Minimize Standardized Testing -- A Model Opinion Column
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20120831/OPINION02/120830012
One Day, One Test Does Not Determine Accountability
http://therecordlive.com/2012/08/29/mike-king-one-day-test-determine-accountability/
You're Only Cheating Your Students: The Critical Flaws of High-Stakes Testing
http://gppreview.com/2012/09/04/the-critical-flaws-of-high-stakes-testing/
High-Stakes Testing Wastes Our Time Money and Talent
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-09-08/opinion/os-ed-florida-fcat-090812-20120907_1_elective-classes-exams-simple-answer
Tests Don't Assess Real Learning
http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Tests-don-t-assess-real-learning-3842945.php
Audit Questions Impact of Vouchers on Test Scores
http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/audit-questions-impact-of-voucher-schools-on-test-scores-116mcbs-168088946.html
Lesson from Finland: Gender Equity Matters in Education Reform
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/a-new-finnish-lesson-why-gender-equality-matters-in-school-reform/2012/09/05/3703ad4c-f778-11e1-8253-3f495ae70650_blog.html
Test-and-Punish Doesn't Educate But It's Profitable for Testing Companies
http://truth-out.org/news/item/11361-outing-act-test-and-punish-doesnt-educate-but-is-profitable-for-testing-companies
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