The test-prep nightmare
Over at Ed Sector’s blog, former ES intern Danny Rosenthal describes how a test-prep nightmare unfolded in his Texas school. Towards the beginning of the entry, he writes, I’m OK with test prep. When standardized tests are well-crafted, as they are in my state, teachers should use tests to shape their classroom instruction. Done thoughtfully, […]
“Survivor” director wanna-be kindergarten teacher reassigned
The Port St. Lucie teacher who allowed a kindergarten class to “vote out” a classmate has been reassigned, pending investigation. Mike Petrilli is correct that this isn’t a criminal case, but an investigation from a district standpoint is absolutely warranted. The mother of the child involved thinks that administrative reassignment is “just a slap in […]