Yes, I know…”Not more assessment talk Tom!” But I swear, this is good news. Just read this article from Teacher Magazine on South Carolina’s decision to scale back on testing some areas to one every couple of years. I won’t regurgitate my position on testing, just merely restate that taking the test that first or second week of school and getting immediate results on it would be the best tool for teachers to use to guide their lessons. Would also be less invasive to go with the constant DIBELS, KAPLAN, CELLA, SAT 10, and Thinklink testing our students have to endure.

Here’s the article at Teacher Magazine. It is a free sign up when you get there if you are not already registered: Teacher Magazine: Schools Chief Calls for Less Testing

Seeking the Wisdom of the Ages…

Tom.