Parents, teachers and students who will be the participants in this experiment understand that simplistic, objective measures like these are mere tools which aid in charting a course for the future. Honest discussions concerning accountability must look beyond the classroom walls, acknowledge the complexity of the human mind and personality and, perhaps most important, respect the commitment teachers have made. Now I have lots of children and no theories. My personal experiences in teaching and parenting have shown this to be very insightful.
Children are delightful surprises, unpredictable from the very beginning.
In light of this truth, I find the current approach to reform infuriating. Thousands of dollars and countless hours are being spent on testing that could be better applied toward reducing class size. Teachers will tell you this is critical. It is also expensive and taxpayers don't want to hear it. The blame game Enter the politicians with an accountability proposal.