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

[ext_1002779]

Fantastic post! Too bad the people who make the rules won't listen to common sense from people in the trenches. I teach high school English at a very poor school in Oklahoma City. We are preparing for CCSS, and it seems such a waste. As Winston Smith would say, trading one piece of nonsense for another.

[cfaughnan]

Oh, so true! And so sad.

Your students are lucky to have you! Good luck!

[anonymous]

What a wonderful, amazing article. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and beliefs about education!

[cfaughnan]

Thank you for reading and commenting!

[jeannineatkins]

I love you and your wisdom. Your way works and needs to be passed on.

[cfaughnan]

I wish people would listen! Thank you, Jeannine!

[lurban]

Such a smart post, Cindy. I'm sorry you aren't teaching anymore (though I understand it). Our kids and their teachers need folks like you and the example you set.

[cfaughnan]

I miss my classes and kids. But I love having time to write. : )

Thank you, Linda!

[cynthialord]

Beautifully said, Cindy!

[cfaughnan]

Thank you, Cindy!