tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post695908998766687382..comments2024-03-26T05:20:10.232-04:00Comments on Between the By-Road and the Main Road: On Tests, Testing & Test Scores: Out of Dark ConfinementMary Ann Reillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14349201167828984708noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-83363323205028311362011-03-14T16:57:19.796-04:002011-03-14T16:57:19.796-04:00I think the results are used to shift attention fr...I think the results are used to shift attention from severe equity and economic issues in this country to something called school.Mary Ann Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349201167828984708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-60221501543559615262011-03-13T23:26:07.039-04:002011-03-13T23:26:07.039-04:00I agree with you Mary Ann. Politicians want tests ...I agree with you Mary Ann. Politicians want tests because they are cheap, they are easy to understand, and it's easy to point fingers. None of these reasons is compelling enough in my mind to waste valuable class time on.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08098221991466148258noreply@blogger.com