I propose narrowing the focus. Here’s the problem I think deserves billboard-level attention: Kids can’t be taught to think better using tests that can’t measure how well they think.
The logic should be obvious. What gets tested gets taught. Complex thinking skills — skills essential to survival—can’t be tested, so they don’t get taught. That failure doesn’t simply rise to the level of a problem. It’s unethical
Commentary article in the San Diego Union Tribune about cost-effective ed reform, such as getting rid of seniority privileges and merit-based pay increases.
Talks about specific provisions to protect LGBT students in NCLB not being present in the new education bill and how eight LGBT groups are not giving their support for it