Re:

["gerald bracey" <gbracey@erols.com>]

I have not actually had time to read the study.  It's part of my briefcase
reading materials for planes over the next couple of weeks.

Remind me to comment to you.

JB

----- Original Message -----
From: <kristina.pelletier@maine.edu>
To: <arn-l@interversity.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2004 3:01 AM
Subject: Re: [arn-l]


> Jerry, I read Acheive, Inc. "research" study and would to know what you
think of
> it. It seemed to me that the study does not support their generalized
assertion
> that "This analysis shows that the bar needs to be raised even higher over
> time".  I gather that the researchers have presupposed that education is
> expected to be based on criteria established by "white collar" employers
and
> colleges, and believe this should determine where the bar should be set.
>
> I can't put my finger on it, but there seems to be some major problems
with
> Achieve, Inc. study. It seems, almost to obviously, they wanted to creat a
> "research" document that would support and foster their agenda, which I
believe
> involves creating a national system of standards to a H.S. diploma.
>
> I wish this document could be neatly dismissed. But, I believe those who
are
> involved in Achieve, Inc. have plenty of access to $$ and politicans.
Given
> the passage of NCLB and other 'reform' laws, I can not underestimate the
> ability of this organization to further change factors in public
education.
>
> I think someone give the people at Achieve, Inc. a high stake test, and it
> should include a section on reasoning skills. In responding to "Why High
School
> Exit Exams Are Important", the report states: "While some people question
the
> use of tests as part of states' graduation requirements, the need for
higher
> high school exit expectations should be clear because the cost of poor
high
> school preparation to students and states is so clear."
>
> Unfortunately, I think many people may by into the argument, especially if
it
> can be backed up by a "research". I know I have strong opinions about the
> report, but Jerry I would like to know your thoughts.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Kris
>
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