Michael Doyle posted the following:
NJEA's education reform plan will use standardized test scores as a criterion [for teacher evaluations], but recognizes and respects research demonstrating that those scores are not reliable measures of teacher effectiveness.
I love Doyle's thoughts:
Just what part of "respect" does the NJEA not get? If the reseearch shows that the tests are not reliable measures, the union should flat out refuse to consider them for that.
My Thoughts:
The American Pediatric Association recognizes and respects that leeches and soothing syrups (containing 64 g of morphine) aren't the most accurate way to deal with childhood illness. However, the demonstration of these practices will determine the success of all pediatricians.
How about this? If it's bad for children, don't do it.
Dear John,
Thanks for the press.
If we all truly acted in the best interests of our children, NCLB would be dead. I could use a little more courage.
Your blog is often the inspiration for my posts. Thanks for getting me thinking.