I posted this entry on another blog back in March, when the debate over social studies standards was first erupting. Since we’ve been talking about the Advanced Placement tests, I thought I’d repost here: One blog reader made the very … Continue reading»

There’s been some conversation on the blog about how Advanced Placement classes work, and the relationship between test scores and grades. One reader has posted an excellent explanation. I’d just like to expand on it a little . . . … Continue reading»

Parents have taken some heavy hits on my blog this week. Here’s one fairly representative comment: “Learning has taken a backseat to grades for both parents and students. I can’t tell you how many times I have heard that ‘I … Continue reading»

I’ve written about “value-added” teacher evaluations that attempt to use test scores to evaluate student performance. While I am inclined to think that such measurements can provide valuable data, I agree with many of my readers that they should not … Continue reading»

I last wrote about the controversial “parent trigger” law in California, which was designed to enable parents to force failing public schools to convert to charters. The same issue is coming to a head right now in New York City, … Continue reading»