Seattle teacher refuses to administer standardized tests
A lot of teachers complain about the state standardized tests mandated by No Child Left Behind, but how many refuse to administer them? Carl Chew, a sixth-grade teacher in Seattle did, and found himself suspended without pay for two weeks.
Here is his account of his experience, along with an essay he wrote about the reason for his decision.
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Categories: Around the Nation, NCLB, Testing
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I hope that this spawns a movement, but I doubt it. Most teachers are not in a strong enough financial position to put their money where their mouth is, and that is the shame of this: that it cost him financially to have principles.
I admire him!
Posted by: Susan | April 22, 2008 5:03 PM
Carl Chew is my new hero. Imagine what might happen if every teacher followed his/her conscience and did what they believed was right for children. I struggle with my own complicity in giving/promoting the HSAs.
Posted by: avalon | April 22, 2008 5:21 PM