Re: Worth Reading

[Bob Schaeffer <bobschaeffer@EARTHLINK.NET>]

  Absolutely, Rick. I didn't "endorse" the article, just referred people
to it as "interesting." The American School Board Journal seems to have
picked spokespeople who are neither strong critics nor strong
supporters.
  The most fascinating aspect, in my historical view, is Jim Popham's
evolution away from being a standardized testing advocate. His current
position seems to be that some tests might be OK, though he cannot name
one.
   Still and all, our movement needs to leave space open for people who
have been on the other side to ally with our cause. At this stage,
having someone with Popham's stature delivering a message that is
largely supportive (though imperfect from FairTest's perspective) is a
real advantage. An insistence on purism will guarantee our defeat.

Bob Schaeffer, Public Education Director
FairTest: National Center for Fair & Open Testing

Rick Parkany wrote:
>
> Yes, yes, Bob...but don't you think this article and its publisher pulled the
> punch on this one?

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