Comments - Dr. Don Sternberg's Speech at More than a Number Forum - April 10, 2013 - School Leadership 2.02024-03-28T08:43:09Zhttps://schoolleadership20.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=1990010%3ABlogPost%3A146414&xn_auth=noI agree with Dr. Sternberg's…tag:schoolleadership20.com,2013-04-17:1990010:Comment:1474492013-04-17T10:32:25.124ZJeff Olefsonhttps://schoolleadership20.com/profile/JeffOlefson566
I agree with Dr. Sternberg's central premise that too much focus has been placed on testing and that the current RTTP initiative was pulled out of the gate without any proof that it works. That said, I do believe that for too long some schools have been hiding behind the averages. Certain kids who, yes are the most needy, have fallen through the cracks. NCLB was a total disaster because it did not take into account progress. Race to the top does that and districts by virtue of the new way they…
I agree with Dr. Sternberg's central premise that too much focus has been placed on testing and that the current RTTP initiative was pulled out of the gate without any proof that it works. That said, I do believe that for too long some schools have been hiding behind the averages. Certain kids who, yes are the most needy, have fallen through the cracks. NCLB was a total disaster because it did not take into account progress. Race to the top does that and districts by virtue of the new way they are being measured are taking a more serious look at the achievement gap between rich and poor students. Please don't this to mean I am a fan of this model which has turned teacher and principal evaluations into a crazy point system, I am not. it is a disaster and the chickens from this system will come home to roost. But what gets counted does count. When children with special needs were exempted from the evaluation of districts until the mid 90's we had compassion by an absence of rigor. When district's tails were on the line, educators took a more focused look on academic achievement. Since we re stuck with this flawed system, lets at least acknowledge the one area where it might make some difference. Don, I am proud to call you m…tag:schoolleadership20.com,2013-04-14:1990010:Comment:1471252013-04-14T22:28:07.672ZMatthew Hanleyhttps://schoolleadership20.com/profile/MatthewHanley
Don, I am proud to call you my "former" Professor. Although after reading this speech, I am certainly still gaining insight from your experience and perspective.
Don, I am proud to call you my "former" Professor. Although after reading this speech, I am certainly still gaining insight from your experience and perspective. Thank you for your terrific p…tag:schoolleadership20.com,2013-04-14:1990010:Comment:1470222013-04-14T14:08:07.088ZBetsy Salemsonhttps://schoolleadership20.com/profile/BetsySalemson107
Thank you for your terrific presentation at More Than A Number at Hofstra last week. We can only hope that more parents will take this bull by the horns and go forward. It is our children and the future at stake. Thanks for helping to spearhead this war.
Thank you for your terrific presentation at More Than A Number at Hofstra last week. We can only hope that more parents will take this bull by the horns and go forward. It is our children and the future at stake. Thanks for helping to spearhead this war.