Thinking About Education

I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think. ~Socrates

Data Central = Bad Karma

  Public schools in my area have developed a new karma over the last decade: data central.  It was student central for a while, but alas, like many other movements in education, it was replaced by something perceived to be bigger and better. What could be more scientific and certain than basing decisions on data? And which data are the most important?  Student performance data, of course. We measure our schools by how.. Read More

EOGs (End-of-Grade Tests)

  I always know when they are coming Discipline referrals soar Teachers’ complaints and voices are louder Some even break down, yelling or crying   The tests begin Tension is still high But it lowers all week Until emotions are back to normal   But the scores are so important That the rest of the year we re-teach And re-test So students have ample chance to do their best, Again, And then Summer.. Read More

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