Parents should dismiss the so-called results that gave North Dakota's education system Cs, Ds and Fs. Specifically, this publication knocked our system for not having mandatory standardized testing. What it should have done is praised our education leaders for having the backbone to resist such tests that profit test sellers more than kids. Standardized tests offer little insight into a students ability that a diligent and caring teacher can't see in a student in just a couple of minutes. The goal of our schools ought to be to teach our kids to think critically.
Standardized tests fail miserably at evaluating such skills.
Education Week's report is bogus. Our kids get a great education because we have caring teachers, top administrators, taxpayers willing to invest in schools and parents who understand the value of education. Reader contributions are welcome. Send us your thoughts on virtually any topic. Remember to include a phone number so we can verify the letter.