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. |
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The following seems rather extraordinary. The Rutland Herald had a piece in its news digest with no source indicated. Here are some excerpts: "Washington - President Bush will ask Congress to base future increases in aid to poor countries on evidence that the aid is actually bringing progress in such areas as education, trade and the environment, administration officials said............. To assess education performance, for example, 'We would look at the number of additional students in school, look at the quality, if possible, of the educational project, possibly based on some testing.' said John B. Taylor, undersecretary for international affiars. How successful the nation was at enrolling girls in school could be another measure, he added."
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