I see the majority of schools in the Metro region "improved" on their national scores/rankings or whatever they are called. The headlines say so!
But, two things. One, reading the article, one discovers the requirements for passing grades "have been relaxed." OK, let's make a marathon only 10 miles instead of 26.2 and see how many can improve their times or finish a "marathon." Two, with all of the emphasis, not on learning, but test-taking, this can't be a surprise. My guess is scores might improve, but knowledge and scholarship haven't.
I see some Detroiters don't (many do, though) want Mayor Bing to take over the schools. "Don't politicize our schools and children" said one. Well, it's too late. We have let the politicians and those educators who aren't smart enough or courageous enough or have enough integrity run the show. Education--and our children and nation--suffer.
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About Me
- Ron Marinucci
- I have been married to Karen for 47 of my 73 years. I have two sons, Mike and Matt, both adults (at least in chronological age), and three grandchildren. I am retired, I suppose. I continue to teach college history, part-time; I still enjoy it, although the increasing amount of silly paperwork is grating and will likely be what drives me to fully retire. I have a BA in history from Amherst College and three graduate degrees. I do a little writing, too, some of which actually brings in some money.
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NCLB was, and is, in principle, a good idea. But in practice, it's terrible. Teachers are teaching towards a test and students are learning to take the test.
In my opinion, which means even less than yours, I would like to see NCLB be dropped entirely. In its place? Tougher standards. If a 6th grader reads at a 2nd grade level, doesn't know his multiplication tables and cannot tell you the capital of the state he lives in? He fails and repeats the grade. OH BUT WHAT ABOUT HIS SELF-ESTEEM?
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