NCLB-Education

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Downthestretch55

I'll just say that I spent my early teaching career involved in art education,
something that helped children unleash their creativity.
Later, I taught elementary grades, including 3rd.
I came across this article, and just want to share it. It gives voice to some of the issues that have compromised the "educational system".
Please read it before you comment. Thanks.
http://www.alternet.org/blogs/peek/47670/

DTS

I may be wrong but standardized tests were used long before George Bush came around

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I may be wrong but standardized tests were used long before George Bush came around

Cannon Shell,
You are correct.
In my early years of teaching, they were used for "placement" in appropriate programs, remediation, enrichment, ect. (Child centered)
The emphasis now is on accountability, and meeting certain levels to justify funding.
The focus has changed from what had previously been to determine what was in the best eduacational ineterests of the student, to measuring the quality of the educational institution and therein justifying the expense to the taxpayers that fund it. ( payer centered)