That's what we've filled their young minds with.

And at an earlier and earlier age.

and taught himself to read better by reading computer game magazines. (Nintendo!)

That we have a right too fail sometimes.... Exams are quirky: sometimes everything you studied is on the exam and we do well...sometimes it looks like nothing we've studied...so we don't do well... But we can do better another time..

Just too much strain on everyone.....and so unfair to think of linking test scores to teacher's salaries..

Indeed.

and for politicians who have caused and are causing this disaster.



Welcome

If I had school aged children, I'd keep them home on test days.

This situation is criminal. I hate it.

Thank you for giving this child some comfort.

My students get it several times a year, and I present it at inservice meetings to teachers as well.

My own students increased their scores by about 20% after I developed and started using this little tool.

Nothing worse than the spiral of failure infecting people for a lifetime.

I'd be glad to send it to anyone who wants it - just send me an email address in DU mail, and I'll send it as a powerpoint attachment.

My friend, who is a teacher might very much appreciate that information..

I'll send the email address..thank you very much..

And we're ALL shaking. Kids, teachers, principals. Everybody.

Better than vibes: send this email to Obama, Duncan, Gates and all of their local collaborators. ( OK, if I MUST be specific: think 'state legislators'.)

Tell them no $$$ or votes for DEM pols who support this crap.

and just plain fear. It's a terrible thing to do to students.