Is “Accountability” Undermining American Education? | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"What is education for? Is it for pouring facts and formulas into students’ heads, or is it for creating learners?

At its best, was the U.S. educational system known for producing memorizers and test-takers or was it known for producing innovators?"

Carol Dweck shares her research on testing, fixed mindset, growth mindset and more. Read on to learn about how the emphasis on high stake testing may be leading us away for creativity and innovation.