tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133521035538248322.post5328365670067736908..comments2023-12-24T05:39:44.753-06:00Comments on Mike Klonsky's Blog: In the Mailbox: Testing at New TrierMike Klonskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017021676773731024noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133521035538248322.post-28447607065879023932016-01-10T16:21:19.013-06:002016-01-10T16:21:19.013-06:00Thanks, Paul & Mike. We receive the north subu...Thanks, Paul & Mike. We receive the north suburban papers (Skokie & Winnetka), & extremely large numbers(in numerous suburbs--I think the whole 11th Grade in Rolling Meadows) opted out of CCRAP testing (the articles were in The Skokie News & Winnetka Talk--I cut them out, but, unfortunately, they're not easily accessible right now). I particularly enjoyed the comments contained in both papers' interviews w/New Trier (Asst. Super, I think), & the interim super of Niles Twp. District 219. Both of them said, basically, what we educators have been saying about these so-called, "standardized," poorly constructed & deeply flawed (NO accountability & NO oversight from either Feds or State of ILL-Annoy, which $pent $160 million of OUR taxpayer $$$--for Pear$on te$t$--in a NO BID {correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that ILLEGAL?}, 4-year contract) Pear$on CCRAP. They thought the kids didn't think these tests were important, & they were concerned about the days lost on testing, among other criticisms we've all voiced repeatedly.<br />Fortunately, we can expect huge #s of opt-outs this year, at least saving the kids & teachers some stress & lost class time (these schools will, certainly, make other educational provisions).<br /><br />Unfortunately, Pear$on $till get$ it$ unde$erved (&, again, ILLEGAL) $$$$$$. When do their exec$ (& tho$e on ISBE--former $upt.Chri$ Koch, perchance?) get what Barbara Byrd Bennett got? (Oh, & I'm curious about what'$ going on w/Gary $olomon & hi$ partner in crime--when will they be $entenced?)<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com