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Their test scores suggest that they aren't learning what they need or at a level that gives them basic understanding of the material presented . If they were learning the material on grade level, the schools test scores should be higher, and the school wouldn't be deemed 'failing'. If they are learning (as you suggest), then why are we bothering with all these reforms? Shouldn't things stay the way they are?[/quote]

No.  That is not what the test scores suggest.  The test scores only tell us whether students are advanced, proficient, basic, or below basic at grade level according to benchmarks and cut scores that are set by OSSE.  This doesn't mean that students don't understand at a basic level.

Students come to DCPS at different levels.  Is it logical to think that the schools will be able to get every student at grade level every year?  For some students, that would mean accomplishing 2 or 3 years of growth in one year?  Is that a reasonable expectation for every student that comes to DCPS?

Students are learning, they just aren't all learning at the same level or at the same rate.

As for your question, I would argue that we DO need to re-examine our reforms, but first we need to re-examine our GOALS, and ask ourselves whether these are reasonable or even desirable goals.[/quote]

I disagree. If kids at failing schools are learning at an acceptable rate, then what are parents complaining about?[/quote]

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