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Using the Power of Litigation to End the Addiction to Testing and to Further Student Voice | Cooperative Catalyst

Using the Power of Litigation to End the Addiction to Testing and to Further Student Voice | Cooperative Catalyst | :: The 4th Era :: | Scoop.it

By Jabreel Chisley (18 years old)

 

"Now that educators and parents are on a full revolt against the addiction to testing in the United States when it comes to public education, we have to arrive at a point where we have to consider the possibility of suing the U.S Department of Education and a few SEA’s. The suits would occur on the premise that NCLB and RtTT do not grant administrators, parents, and students due process protections when it comes to opting out of federally mandated tests and that the initiatives enacted create hostile learning environments.

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The Brief History Of Teacher Education - An infographic | Edudemic

The Brief History Of Teacher Education - An infographic | Edudemic | :: The 4th Era :: | Scoop.it

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"If you’re reading this, you’re likely well versed in what it takes to become a teacher. Either you became one yourself, oversee teachers, or work alongside them … you already know teachers are miracle workers.But how did they get that way? How did teachers learn their craft? If only there was some sort of quick overview of the past, present, and future of teacher education. From the past (in 1834, Pennsylvania became the first state to require future teachers to pass a test of reading, writing, and arithmetic) to the future (the projected job growth of elementary and middle school teachers is 17%), there’s a lot to see."

 


Via Ana Cristina Pratas
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