Misdirection Play, SOL* Dept. 0
James Rosen reviews the myth behind the misdirection and what the misdirection is meant to misdirect us from. A few tiny excerpts (emphasis added):
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The notion that more rigorous standards, whether imposed by states or the federal government, can significantly improve public education prevents us from confronting a harsh truth: Teachers, tasked with one of the most demanding and crucial jobs, don’t get paid enough.
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My experience has shown me that one great teacher is more important than any academic standards that produce only rote and superficial learning.
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In my home state, “SOL” is alleged to stand for “Standards of Learning.”
