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Achievement Testing Power Points: Orange County LWV
by Terry Gillam, Orange County League of Women Voters
The Orange County League of Women Voters is doing a local study of the State achievement testing issues. They have prepared power points for presentations at local events.
The presentation is informational and does not represent Florida or National League positions.
These slides are chock full of information. They ask:
- Why are people so upset about testing:
- How much is taking place?
- What are high stakes tests?
- Who decides about testing?
- What are the major concerns?
- What can we do?
New Mexico Proposes Better Charter Management
The New Mexico legislation has strong provisions relating to the charter school management and facilities. SB 236 Beffort strengthens these provisions. The proposed bill is instructive because it highlights corrective measures to improve the regulations and oversight of charter facilities and conflict of interest.
These proposals can inform the regulations in other states.
New Mexico to Audit Teacher and School Evaluations for Validity???
You can think of this bill SB 263 by Howie Morales as the “It is time to check the checkers” bill. It appears that some legislators want real data with valid results. It has just been introduced, so passage is a ways off.
The summary of the bill states that the “State Auditor shall adopt quality and accuracy audits of teacher evaluations, merit pay, and school ratings conducted by the Department of Education. Look at what the auditor be required to do. It will bring a smile to many. It makes me think that others have read “Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics”.
No Waiting Lists in East Nashville’s Charters
Remember the Turmoil in East Nashville? Diane Ravitch reports that the charter take over is not working in Memphis and Nashville. Parents are not enrolling their children. See the article here. No Waiting Lists for Charters in Tennessee’s Achievement District.
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