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Interversity Quotes"I think it's time to ask the Standardistos: Where's the test for compassion? For honesty? For curiosity? For moral commitment? Until they can answer, let's tell them to shut up." —Susan Ohanian (One Size Fits Few: The Folly of Educational Standards) Interversity ProjectsEchoes of Orwell:The purpose of this webforum is to promote a lively discussion among students and faculty alike about George Orwell's 1984 and the parallels or echoes found in today's society. |
[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] who said 'no one-size-fits-all measures'?
"Let me repeat: No one-size-fits-all measures; no standardized tests. All I ask is that institutions be more clear about the benefits they offer to students. Through the accrediting process, we can help bring this about." Not a bad idea for schools (MassCARE and Mass Teacher Assn ideas are similar to accreditation as part of its accountability proposals). (see http://www.fairtest.org/care/accountability.html). But who said that? Why Secretary Spellings, but about colleges, retreating from her rather more pro-test and standardization approach after being chastised by Congress. Cited in a Chronicle of Higher Ed article http://chronicle.com/daily/2007/12/1036n.htm but only available to subscribers and payers. Monty Neill, Ed.D. Executive Director FairTest 342 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02139 617-864-4810 x 101; fax 617-497-2224 monty@fairtest.org http://www.fairtest.org Donate: https://secure.entango.com/servlet/donate/MnrXjT8MQqk
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