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The Opt-Out Movement and What it Tells Us

One of the most noxious pieces of the education reform movement is its insistence on “fixing” inner-city schools with a system that would never be accepted by middle-class families. More rigidity, more testing, more discipline, rather than all the hallmarks of good schools (creativity, diverse curriculum, discussion). Now that the Common Core State Standards are … Continue reading The Opt-Out Movement and What it Tells Us…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Local Knowledge.

What I’m Reading: the NY Opt-Out Movement

I read this blog post over at Edushyster about the opt-out of standardized testing movement, and Education Commissioner’s cancelation of further town halls, and couldn’t help but think about Camden:  These citizens are sick of being treated as “consumers” and their children as “products” for whom education is “delivered.” When you treat people like consumers, … Continue reading What I’m Reading: the NY Opt-Out Movement…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, Local Knowledge.