> Michael Atherton writes: > > > The fact that the District hasn't > > modified and consolidated their tests to conform > > with NCLB is their responsibility. > David Brauer wrote: > > Can you explain more about this?
"NCLB requires testing of all students in grades 3-8, annually, in reading and math by 2005. Testing in science, in one grade within each of three grade levels 3-5, 6-9, and 10-12, is also required by 2008." http://www.dieringer.wednet.edu/district/about/nclbfactsheet.html The important thing to note is that that NCLB does not require more than one, or possibly two, days of testing a year. I think that's very reasonable and an absolute necessity for the accountability and effectiveness of the public schools. Pre-Kindergarten screening is required for all Minnesota school districts by state law; that's the first test. Here's a link that outlines the testing for the MPS for 2004-2005. While you read this keep in mind that NCLB currently only requires reading and math tests in grades 3-8. All the other tests are the District's idea and have nothing to do with NCLB, funny how parents have come to believe that it is due to NCLB. :-| http://rea.mpls.k12.mn.us/sites/770fc804-a9f8-4beb-8663-61ad5e99b91e/uploads/All_Testing_Dates_2004-05.pdf Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
