The Eggplant

U. S. Youth Engage in Arne Duncan’s Favorite Season of the Year

Some students taking the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment test found themselves suddenly logged out during the test; others discovered that the test would not accept correct answers. “I was kinda bummed,” said 11th grader Sven Finkel, “until I realized that the Minnesota school calendar lists all days in April as April Fools’ Day.”
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NCLB Outrages

DIBELS Abuse in Tennessee

Ohanian Comment: I received this message from a Tennessee mom. It is a reminder that DIBELS is still used to abuse children. Richelle Deharde said she is happy for her name to be used.

I don’t see any reason to protect the school system: Davidson County, Metro Nashville. It reminds me of this story from the G…
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INDEX OF NCLB OUTRAGES

NCLB In Your Face

Ask About the Administration’s Suggestions to Revise the ESEA

You can borrow Stephen Krashen’s fine questions for the Administration. Send them in! Use them for newspaper op eds. Share them with your PTA.

by Kent Williamson, NCTE Executive Director

NCTE members are invited to join Massie Ritsch and Brad Jopp from the U.S. Department of Education and …
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INDEX OF NCLB IN YOUR FACE