Ignorance is Strength

How many of us, while taking a standardized test, have ever thought, “This is simply a waste of my time.” I know I have and I’m sure I’m not alone. Most of the time when we’re taking standardized tests we’re either trying to get through them as fast as possible or we’re thinking of other [...]

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This article is about elementary school teacher Kathryn Sihota, who refused to give her 3rd graders a standardized reading test. She refused to give this test based on her own personal beliefs about student evaluation. Her community has rallied behind her in support of her decision. Teachers and parents are backing up Kathryn’s decision with [...]

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For some people being told they have to spend an entire Friday evening and afternoon at a Shakespeare festival would be quite a drag. And I must admit that I was a bit hesitant about the whole situation, but I am extremely glad I went. It was an experience I have never had before. From [...]

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