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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] Re: Strong Editorial for Test Transparency
In a message dated 3/13/2008 4:28:06 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Csubstance@aol.com writes: Fair Test and Substance can take a bow for being prematurely anti fascist in this regard. (Sorry: I couldn't resist the analogy to the 1930s). Great analogy, and quite accurate, too, George, when we consider there was a point this nation thought about aligning itself with the Reich to defeat communism. Would we all be speaking German now, or would Mercedes-Benz just buy Chrysler? Oh, they did buy Chrysler. For perspective, it didn't stop there. In 2002, Siemens decided to go with Nokia instead of an American company. The global economy goes on while we pretend NCLB is helping our kids and keeping jobs here. When leaders are not accountable, kids and families get hurt. Quan **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001)
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