98 Percent

[cfaughnan]

First of all, I don't agree with all of the standardized testing. I don't think states, governments, school boards, and sometimes even administration know what they're doing in making new lists of skills--Basic Competencies, Portfolios, NCLB, CCSS. I don't think the time spent on testing--and especially the time spent teaching testing--is worth the

Comments

[jbknowles]

This is brilliant and I know what the two of us have been trying to shout from the rooftops to no avail. THANK YOU for speaking out here, Cindy. I know you feel a bit vulnerable by doing so. But you've done so beautifully and honestly.

Now, to get everyone to LISTEN.

Love you, Cindy!!!!!!!

[cfaughnan]

<3

Love you, Jo!!!

YAY

[professornana]

When I was in the middle school classroom, this was my approach as well, and it worked wonderfully. So many teachers today are being driven from doing what they know is right and true and good for the kids. Thank you for speaking up. teri

Re: YAY

[cfaughnan]

Thank you, Teri! You have been one of my heroes in education since I met you many ALAN workshops ago!

Thank you for reading and commenting!

[artistq]

Brilliant! As are you! I am so proud to be your friend! xoxoxo

[cfaughnan]

Thank you! I'm glad we're friends!

Amazing!

[anonymous]

Terrific post, Cindy. Thank you for spelling this out for us. Well done.

Karen Day

Re: Amazing!

[cfaughnan]

Thank you for commenting, Karen!

[carriejones]

What a great post, Cindy. I am so proud to know you all over again. I'm always proud of it!

Also, I miss you!

xo

[cfaughnan]

Carrie!!! I miss you too!!