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duffyduff

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4. The problem with this satire is that the testing scandal

Reply to n2doc (Original post)

Wed Apr 10, 2013, 10:55 AM

Apr 2013

wasn't created by teachers willy-nilly; when they did it it was under extreme pressure from administrators.

The "satire" seems to not get the fact teachers have very little control over their working conditions. If they dare stand up for what is ethical, they can be railroaded out of their jobs and out of teaching altogether by their administrators.

I didn't find this "satire" particularly funny as a result.

Given it was published by the teacher-hating NYT, it's no wonder I didn't find it funny at all.

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The Atlanta Teacher Aptitude Test (ATAT) [View all] n2doc Apr 2013 OP

Looks good! mbperrin Apr 2013 #1

Is this a joke? roody Apr 2013 #2

It is clearly satire, LWolf Apr 2013 #3

The problem with this satire is that the testing scandal duffyduff Apr 2013 #4

Only about 1/3rd of those indicted were teachers. FBaggins Apr 2013 #5

I don't find it funny either. proud2BlibKansan Apr 2013 #6