Cant to develop a testing guide that would assist educators and policymakers in their efforts to use tests wisely and fairly, in support of the joint goals of educational excellence and equity. A Resource Guide for Educators and Policy-Makers . Third, we must reduce class size in the early grades and focus like a laser beam on reading. There are eight magic words in education. When we hear children say those words, most of our education problems will go away by themselves.
Research shows that a combination of the two is the best way to go.
So let's stop fighting about reading and start teaching reading. Fifth, the arts must become a part of every student's basic education. The arts have the power to get children excited about going to school. A good music or art teacher is the best drop-out prevention program any school can have. Sixth, we cannot get good teachers on the cheap.