On Sep 15, 2004, at 9:29 AM, Ray Marshall wrote:
Because there's more to life than standardized tests - such as music and art.When kids aren't graduating or can't pass tests, is it wise to spend a lot of scarce funds on music and art?
Ray Marshall Minnehaha
This is the insidiousness of the test-performance culture: anything you can't measure that way gets obliterated.
I know test-measured skills are critical. But more critical is a well-rounded education for the whole mind.
One of my biggest fears for the Mpls schools is they won't be able/allowed to educate all expressions of intelligence.
Not to mention that music, especially, is an excellent way to learn math.
David Brauer Kingfield Great test-taker who learned there's more to life
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