The worst thing that can happen is that the parents think everything is fine. Well, my child may have passed a test in the 3rd grade, but there's been no measurement in the 4th, 5th or 6th, so I will just assume as a parent that everything is fine, and then wake up and realize things aren't fine. To me, that's a shame when and if our systems do that to parents. And, finally, measurement is important for management and teachers. First, I want to thank the teachers.
Teaching is a noble profession.
We need more teachers. That means, of course, safe classrooms. It means making sure teachers can teach a curriculum that works. There's nothing better then combining the love of a teacher with the talent and tools necessary to make sure children learn. But it also means convincing teachers of the importance and power of accountability.