Testing

Good letter in the newspaper this AM. I don't think the guy is a teacher. At least from his previous letters, quite a few, he didn't seem like one. He writes, "It is unfortunate that the Michigan Board of Education and professional academics believe that a single score on a standardized fill in the bubble test give to children whose brains are still developing means something. It's no wonder education isn't working since those in positions of power within the system and their partners in the legislature rely on a simplistic and globally discredited testing regimen to inform them about learning." Amen!!!!!

The Norwegian model of education shoots the "testing mania" out of the water. Hmmm...I guess "professional academics" includes administrators and teachers. And, "it's no wonder education isn't working since those in positions of power within the system...." must refer to the lack of intelligence, courage, and integrity (and any combination of them) shown by and within the education establishment.

Of course, who's going to listen to this guy when those with fake, er, "professional" degrees in education repeat "test," "test," test?"

I wonder if sooner or later we will ever start to listen, not only in education, but in all areas of life, to people who make sense. I'd like to think so, but I'm not counting on it.