Comments on: Remainders: Quinn ramps up mandatory kindergarten lobbying

By: Copernicus

Copernicus — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:15:00 +0000

I’m sorry, are you suggesting that FOIL be used for something other than embarassing teachers?????? Are you further suggesting that either the DOE or Pearson be held accountable for their actions???????
My ggod man, surely you must be jesting!!!!!!!

By: Copernicus

Copernicus — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:15:00 +0000

Sorry, that was “good” man.

By: Nychistoryteacher

Nychistoryteacher — Sun, 13 May 2012 04:36:00 +0000

Re: Irony of new teacher licensing

Stephen Sawchuk mocks fears of “corporatization” of public education and makes it seem to as though the recent pineapple question is the worst stain on Pearson’s record. I guess he forgot about the bribes Pearson gave state employees.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/10/education/10winerip.html?ref=education

I think it is reasonable to fear Pearson’s influence in a pilot study, especially since they have a financial interest in the teacher certification business and there is no transparency in the rating process.

P.S.

It also drives me crazy that I can’t drop this comment on his article without paying $50 a year.

By: Mr. L

Mr. L — Sat, 12 May 2012 10:42:00 +0000

I love the parent who filed a FOIL request to see the state tests. There’s something fishy there. Having proctored the exam, knowing how absurd some of the questions were, I think it’s only fair for parents have access to a test that will determine a lot in their children’s future. I hope other parents file similar requests and force the state and Pearson to release the tests.