tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post6864659543000624653..comments2024-03-26T04:19:38.862-07:00Comments on kitchen table math, the sequel: Diane Ravitch on NCLBCatherine Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03347093496361370174noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-1719691748575777152007-03-31T05:12:00.000-07:002007-03-31T05:12:00.000-07:00First, thank you for pointing out the high marks N...First, thank you for pointing out the high marks NY gets in science and history standards. That brightened my morning and was something I had never noticed because of my focus on math.<BR/><BR/>My first reaction is to agree with this proposal as an alternative to what exists. Although, I could quibble with the first sentence. “In the future, the federal government should do only what the federal government can competently do.” Specifically, the word “competently”. Can they do anything competently these days?<BR/><BR/>Anyway, to be more optimistic, I do think that over time this proposal could work. So, ultimately, it would probably be good for all our schools.<BR/><BR/>But, to be more realistic, the issue of national standards is complicated. The politicization of developing these standards could end up with something none of would agree upon.<BR/><BR/>Another issue is time. How long do we have to wait? That’s why it keeps coming back to choice, as many of us here have been saying for a while. How long will it take for states to allow choice?Texhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12015376722906862434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-67626441169261196622007-03-31T05:09:00.000-07:002007-03-31T05:09:00.000-07:00I don't like it.Weak test scores will be blamed on...I don't like it.<BR/><BR/>Weak test scores will be blamed on the community, students, parents, etc... instead of the schools.<BR/><BR/>Personally, I like the Reading First example... you get money if you do it our way. (based on scientific evidence).TurbineGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781298806992944235noreply@blogger.com