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[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] Re: Rationing Education in an Era of Accountability
In a message dated 11/10/2006 12:32:38 PM Pacific Standard Time, pgutpgut@msn.com writes: This is an excellent article about the unintended consquences of NCLB "accountability." Mrs. Dewey's exeriences are not unusual. I know several educators in 3 states who are in the same position - they've been told by district administrators to ignore the students who won't make enough progress to score well on standardized tests, and to focus on the borderline kids who can pull scores up and help the district make AYP. _________________________________________________________ These revolting actions are not at all a consequence of NCLB accountability. Since NCLB requires schools to bring all children to proficiency, there is only a short-term advantage, if that, in focusing on children close to proficiency. What this does show is that there are unscrupulous and unprofessional people in public education. Blaming this on NCLB is not only pathetic but also a disservice to parents, children, and public education. Art
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