In the report, the group recommends that the state investigate the possibility of cooperating with other states in the region to provide better, more economical testing, which will yield better data for measuring performance. They also suggest that, in a state that takes pride in having strong local control of schools, imposing a statewide mandate could backfire. Instead, the state should consider investing its resources in more professional development for teachers and administrators. Chicago native Rockers, a government major, found the complexity of the issue intriguing. There are so many ways to approach the issue.
Scholars say one thing, politicians say another.
There's just a variety of facets to it. The students received a course credit for the project, but Cancell and the group agreed that the project required considerably more effort than a traditional course - and also provided considerable rewards as well. However, she would do it again if she had the chance. Not many undergraduate students get that kind of opportunity. Cancell often works together with students on research projects, although this is the first time he's done quite such an extensive project in this way.