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onecaliberal

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3. These tests are not a valid measure of

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Thu Jan 15, 2015, 12:23 AM

Jan 2015

what student know or have learned. Testing does NOTHING to help close the achievement gap that exists with English Learners and a few other demographics. In fact it is just the opposite. Every valid study ever done proves these tests are not an accurate measurement of student achievement. High stakes tests only serve to line pockets of corporations at the expense of children.

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Civil rights groups back high stakes testing [View all] eridani Jan 2015 OP

This is not about educating our younglings. chervilant Jan 2015 #1

100% correct. you get an A on your exam nt msongs Jan 2015 #2

Step away from your preconceptions. Igel Jan 2015 #6

Please consider replying to others' posts without a patronizing insult in your reply title. chervilant Jan 2015 #7

These tests are not a valid measure of onecaliberal Jan 2015 #3

Several things make me crazy about the high stakes testing. SheilaT Jan 2015 #4

Indeed--inequality is promoted rather than countered. Good point. n/t eridani Jan 2015 #5