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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]What teachers fear more than anything is accountability (which is what teachers' unions were beginning to protect them from). So, spare me. I remember what brought this all on in the first place. It wasn't pretty.[/quote]

I can guarantee you that these tests are not going to attract "better" teachers to the profession.  The way to do that is to respect teachers for their knowledge and education.  The opposite is happening.  Things are getting worse.  The tests have been going on for 15 years now and education has not improved.  Scores have not gone up.  [/quote]

Agree the tests are not going to attract better teachers. That said, if there was more respect for teachers which many are working to help become reality, do you think that these tests are helpful to be able to compare students across a variety of schools? Do you think they are helpful for showing parents and teachers where students, teachers, and curriculum are weak and need additional help or emphasis? Do you really not have enough time to give a "special cake" lesson throughout the year when these tests are given over a short time frame? Since they measure the understanding of the standards guide, what in particular do you dislike about them? Do you dislike the standards too? Seems they would go hand in hand. If you have a school that has many needs in terms of ESL and IEP's, what are you missing teaching that you think these kids should get instead of the basics to pass these SOL's? If the kids are behind, they're behind and need additional help in the basics, right?[/quote]

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