NYC Public School Parents: Our children are more than test scores

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Our children are more than test scores

Check out the new video about how high stakes testing in our schools has forced teachers to teach to the test, schools to close, and children to miss out on the joy and excitement of a real, well-rounded education.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: Thanks, sometimes I forget why I thought I could make a difference in a child's life. This made me cry.; November 3, 2009 at 4:33 PM
Steve Koss said...: After watching this video, take a look at the download of Tom Chapin performing his wonderful, similar song, "Not on the Test." Spot on and utterly charming to boot.; November 4, 2009 at 11:55 PM

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