Duncan is the white guy. Coming out of Chicago I would think he would know something about inner city education and its best approach. Just a guess.Recently I heard Arne Duncan speak. His point of view regarding testing is rather interesting. He said and I quote.
"Testing is not something that is done to the teacher, it is done with a teacher." In other words, teachers need to have a voice in the EXAM that will ultimately judge their job performance.
He also stated, decisions regarding classroom content has to be made with input from teachers, not just idealistic administrators.
By the way there is a MODEL that works quite well in determining THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES of any given teacher. It was employed by "Head Start."
There has been a complaint by "Learning is Fundamental" in that they can't 'get in on' the funding under Secretary Duncan. Hm. The solution to me seems fairly obvious, they need to adapt their corporate model.
Perhaps "Reading is Fundamental" and its proven success should decentralize to help 'fit' the model Secretary Duncan is advocating.
See, I really believe the complaining that goes on is about unwillingness to change. Sincerely. Complaining is 'the tail wagging the dog.' Corporate Cry Babies.
By the way there is a MODEL that works quite well in determining THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES of any given teacher. It was employed by "Head Start."
There has been a complaint by "Learning is Fundamental" in that they can't 'get in on' the funding under Secretary Duncan. Hm. The solution to me seems fairly obvious, they need to adapt their corporate model.
Perhaps "Reading is Fundamental" and its proven success should decentralize to help 'fit' the model Secretary Duncan is advocating.
See, I really believe the complaining that goes on is about unwillingness to change. Sincerely. Complaining is 'the tail wagging the dog.' Corporate Cry Babies.
