FW: Cincy enquirer asking for input on testing

[Sean Obrien <sobrien@columbus.rr.com>]

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From: Ehrmanmom@aol.com
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 08:23:13 -0500 (EST)
To: sobrien@columbus.rr.com
Subject: Cincy enquirer asking for input on testing

Mary, I just found this email today (3/15/04) please foward if possible so
that our views overload her email box.

"I have been planning a testing story for a while and the time has finally
come since we are in the midst of prof. testing.  I am looking for teachers,
parents, kids and admistrators to comment on the testing phenomenon,
especially in light of new requirerments under NCLB.  We want to know how
you feel about the many mandated test.  Are the necessary and, if so, why?
Or are there too many?  Teachers:  how do the many required tests affect
your ablity to teach?  Parents: how do your kids feel about the tests?

Any help would be appreciated.  This story must be wrapped up by next week,
so quick responses would be welcome.  Please include day and night phone
numbers if you have suggestions for people I can contact.  And please send
emails to me at 
   jmrozowski@enquirer.com  Thanks so much, Jennifer - Cincinnati Enquirer
education reporter office 513-768-8509/cell 859-866-3044"

Mary this was her email message to me,  so hey, I'm a helpful kinda gal,
lets give her what she asked for.  Meg and Tommy are going to write her
after school today.
Bet there isn't a writing test prompt like this one being given by the state
.....

Having fun,  Sue E.