Page 2 - Schools Testing News Today

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) -

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) -

Testing seem to be working for williamsburg collegiate. but not everyone is on board with the methods. for more than a decade, schools all across america have emphasized testing over teaching with deeply disappointing results. a whopping 80% of american schools are failing to meet the proficiency goals set up by federal legislation. >> children do learn when standards are high and results are measured. >> when no child left behind legislation was passed in 2001, it mandated certain accountabilit...

Legislation was passed in 2001, it mandated certain accountability measures in order for schools to get federal funding. all tied to performance on standardized tests. with funding at stake, some schools took drastic measures to meet these government standards. in march 2013, 35 atlanta educators were indicted for allegedly participating in a standardized test cheating ring. rigorous testing seems to work for williamsburg. so why has it fail for so many other schools across the u.s.? some chicag...