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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Because for too long, too many were left behind. [b]I am aware of a teacher in FCPS (since retired) who used to put the ESOL kids in the back of the classroom and just teach to the ones that knew English. Had I known this lady personally, I would have reported her. The majority of teachers teach, but this is a great way to weed out those who do not. [/b]

Also, I don't use SOLs, I use a similar well-known standard exam, though. I am all in favor of testing. FWIW, I am very creative in my teaching style. [b]I have many students who wait until my classes are open to take class with me. I teach to the test, to some degree, but in a very, very creative way. [/b]

[b]Having said this, I know that students in k12 who have tough backgrounds do not perform well on SOLs, and it is unfair to hold teachers accountable[/b]. If we really want to ensure no child is left behind, we need to talk about the current family structure in some communities. [b]There is research that supports a 2-parent household is ideal - regardless of economic background.[/b][/quote]

I don't understand how your post is useful.  You knew one teacher who put ESOL students in the back of the room.  Then you say that testing is a great way to weed out these kinds of teachers.  How many have been weeded out through the tests?  Yet in your third paragraph you say that those from "tough backgrounds" should not be included in holding teachers accountable.  So, how do you decide which kids are "from tough backgrounds"?  Then you admit that being from a 2-parent household might be more important than the testing.  So are you for or against all the testing?  What does it accomplish?

You also say that many students wait to take classes with you.  You sound like a college professor.  I don't think you understand the K-12 process at all.  [/quote]

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