tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10378966.post4687027699982257860..comments2023-10-10T05:20:11.192-04:00Comments on Elementary, My Dear, or Far From It: Testing Affective DisorderJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04725549451973770515noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10378966.post-20399909590948738532013-05-16T20:46:07.466-04:002013-05-16T20:46:07.466-04:00Yes, yes, and sadly...yes.
I used to always wonde...Yes, yes, and sadly...yes.<br /><br />I used to always wonder in horror at how entire nations could be convinced to commit atrocities against their own people. But as I think about what schools are allowing and participating in in regards to testing, I quickly realize the slippery slope we have been on for a couple of decades. We are now living in a country where teachers - the people whose love for children is only second to the families of these children - are now responsible for carrying out abusive practices that hurt our children and lead to the decay of our nation.<br /><br />Perhaps my dramatic tone is related to the fact that I teach third graders, the first group that takes our aptly named SOL exams...but I don't think I am wrong...Dahliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13803552491619839111noreply@blogger.com